Description
Savor the irresistible crunch of Cowboy Butter Chicken Tenders, a delightful dish that is perfect for any gathering or casual family dinner. These ultra-crispy chicken strips are coated in a cornflake crust and tossed in a zesty garlic butter sauce that elevates their flavor to new heights. Ideal for game day snacks or meal prep, this recipe is both quick and simple, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. With a combination of mouthwatering spices and a healthier air-frying technique, you can indulge without guilt. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces for a deliciously satisfying experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 cups corn flakes (crushed)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 stick butter (mostly melted)
- 1/2 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 eggs
- Seasonal spices
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- In a ziplock bag, crush cornflakes into coarse crumbs.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with seasonings, another with whisked eggs and milk, and the last with crushed cornflakes.
- Coat each chicken tender in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat with cornflake crumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the tenders inside. Cook for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- While cooking, mix butter, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mustard, paprika, thyme, cayenne, and parsley in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toss cooked tenders in the cowboy butter sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tenderloin (100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg