Name: Crispy Air Fryer Chicken with Honey Lemon Glaze Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts (lightly pounded to even thickness); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs (beaten); 2 cups cornflakes (crushed); 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; Oil spray; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic (minced); Juice of 1 lemon; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry (mixture of cornstarch and water)

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts (lightly pounded to even thickness)

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs (beaten)

2 cups cornflakes (crushed)

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Oil spray

2 tablespoons sesame oil

3 cloves garlic (minced)

Juice of 1 lemon

1/2 cup honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons cornstarch slurry (mixture of cornstarch and water)

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and lightly pound them to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly.

Step 2: Season the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3: Prepare your breading station by setting out three shallow dishes: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and crushed cornflakes in the third.

Step 4: Coat each piece of chicken by first dredging it in flour, then dipping into the beaten eggs, and finally pressing firmly into the crushed cornflakes to make sure they stick for extra crispiness.

Step 5: Arrange the breaded chicken in the air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil. Air fry at 425°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 6: While the chicken cooks, make the honey lemon garlic glaze by combining sesame oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium heat. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7: Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce, then cook for another minute until glossy.

Step 8: Generously coat each cooked chicken breast with the honey lemon garlic glaze by dunking or brushing them thoroughly.

Step 9: Serve immediately and enjoy your crispy, flavorful chicken!

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and garlic for 30 minutes before breading.

Use gluten-free flour and cornflakes to make this recipe gluten-free.

Add fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or parsley to the glaze for a fresh finish.

Adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the glaze.

If you don’t have an air fryer, bake the chicken at 425°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, chicken thighs can be used. Just make sure to adjust cooking time as thighs are thicker and may need a few more minutes to cook through.

How can I make the coating extra crispy?

Press the crushed cornflakes firmly onto the chicken during breading and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket to allow air to circulate properly for maximum crispiness.