Description
This Crispy Air Fryer Chicken with Honey Lemon Glaze is a deliciously crunchy and flavorful dish perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy cornflake crust and air fried to golden perfection, then generously coated with a tangy and sweet honey lemon garlic glaze infused with a hint of spice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe offers a perfect balance of crispy texture and zesty glaze without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Breading
- 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
Honey Lemon Garlic Glaze
- 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
- Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and lightly pound them to an even thickness to ensure they cook evenly throughout.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for flavor.
- Prepare breading station: Arrange three shallow dishes – flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and crushed cornflakes in the third – for dipping and coating the chicken.
- Bread the chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally press firmly into the crushed cornflakes to ensure the coating sticks well for maximum crispiness.
- Air fry the chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray with oil. Air fry at 425°F (218°C) for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Make the honey lemon garlic glaze: While the chicken cooks, combine sesame oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Thicken the glaze: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Coat the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, either dunk each piece into the glaze or brush the sauce generously over the chicken breasts to coat them fully.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the glazed crispy chicken immediately and enjoy this flavorful, crunchy dish hot.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Press the cornflake coating firmly onto the chicken for extra crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes based on your preference for spiciness.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the chicken in a preheated 425°F oven for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and crispy.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crispy chicken, air fryer chicken, honey lemon glaze, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, cornflake crusted chicken
