Corn Flake Chicken Tenders

Corn Flake Chicken Tenders are coated in seasoned corn flakes and oven baked to perfection. Turns out juicy, crispy and delicious every time. The perfect go to dinner that kids and adults will both enjoy!

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This post was originally posted on 9/8/2020 and updated on 1/8/2025.

Corn Flake Chicken Tenders Recipe Ingredients

• Chicken Tenderloins
• Eggs
• Milk
• Crushed Corn Flake Cereal
• Onion Powder
• Garlic Powder
• Paprika
• Salt
• Black Pepper

How to Crush Corn Flakes Cereal

You can crush corn flakes in a food processor or save yourself some dishes and use a zip top bag. Add the corn flakes to the bag and smash with a rolling pin or the bottom of a skillet. Work out any aggression you may have. 😉 You want small crumbs but not powder or dust.

How to Make Oven Baked Corn Flake Chicken Strips

1. First, preheat oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place an oven safe wire rack on the sheet pan. Spray the rack with some nonstick cooking spray.
2. Next, whisk together the eggs and milk in a large bowl.
3. Add the chicken tenders to the bowl and submerge them as much as you can, and the set the bowl aside.
4. Crush the corn flakes and then measure out the amount you need. Add the crushed corn flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt and black pepper to a large zip top bag and give it a good shake to mix together.

5. Take a piece of chicken from the bowl and let any excess milk & egg wash run off. Place the chicken piece in the bag of coating and shake it up. Use your hand to pat the corn flakes into the chicken.
6. Place the chicken on prepared rack on sheet pan. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
7. Spray the top of the coated chicken pieces with cooking spray. I like to use olive oil.

8. Then bake the chicken strips in preheated oven for 15-25 minutes depending on the size of your tenders. Internal temperature should reach 160°F, then let the chicken rest for 5-8 minutes to finish cooking and reach 165°F.
9. Dip these fabulous crunchy chicken strips in your favorite sauce and enjoy every single bite!

How to Air Fry Corn Flake Chicken Tenders

1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F and lightly grease the bottom of the basket or shelf with nonstick cooking spray. Whichever kind of air fryer you have.
2. Place the coated chicken in a single layer in air fryer basket.
3. Spray the tops of the chicken tenders with cooking spray.
4. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping chicken over half way through cooking.

Pro Tip: If the tendons are still in your tenderloins you can use a fork to remove them or a sharp knife, but the fork works best for me. Put the tendon between the prongs of the fork and hold the tendon with one hand and push the fork down with your other hand. You might have to wiggle it to get it started but then the tendon will pull right out.

Chicken Dipping Sauces

There are so many different sauces to dip chicken in these days. I like my tried and true BBQ sauce from Sweet Baby Ray's. However, my kids like other sauces. Here are some more dipping ideas:

• BBQ Sauce - My Fav!
• Ranch - I can't believe how many types of ranch there are now. So far we like all the ones we've tried!
• Honey Mustard
• Hot Honey
• Ketchup and BBQ Sauce mixed together
• Mayo and Ketchup mixed together
• Honey
• Mayo and Hot Sauce mixed together

What to Serve with Cornflake Chicken Tenders

Nothing goes better with chicken strips than french fries or is it waffles?! Try my recipe for Crispy Oven Fries or Homemade Belgian Waffles and check out these other side dish ideas:

• Roasted Ranch Potatoes
• Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
• Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
• Air Fryer Potatoes
• Homemade Cole Slaw
• Oven Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

Looking to make corn flake chicken with full pieces of chicken? I've got you covered with my Crispy Corn Flake Chicken Recipe! It's absolutely divine! Chicken thighs (you could use any cut of chicken) are marinated in a buttermilk mixture then coated with crispy corn flakes and parmesan cheese. It's oven baked and turns out flavorful and crunchy every time. Makes the best chicken dinner!

Storing Corn Flake Chicken

Storing: Store any leftover chicken strips in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating: Place chicken on wire rack and reheat in a 350°F oven or toaster oven just until warmed through. Another option is to use an air fryer preheated to 375°F and reheat the chicken until warmed all the way through. You can also reheat in the microwave but the coating tends to get soggy.

Freezing: You can freeze the chicken tenders cooked or uncooked. Place cooked and cooled chicken strips in freezer safe airtight container, label, date and freeze for up to 4 months. Reheat from frozen.

Freezing uncooked chicken: First, make sure the chicken hasn't already been frozen. Place the uncooked coated chicken on parchment lined baking sheet and flash freeze them for an hour. Once they are frozen place in freezer safe airtight container, label, date and freeze. Bake the chicken tenders from frozen adding additional time to cook them all the way through.

Tips for Making the Best Corn Flake Chicken Tenders

• Use chicken tenders that are all about the same size. That way they all cook evenly in the oven.
• If the tendons are still in your tenderloins and you want to remove them you can use a fork or a sharp knife, but the fork works best for me. Put the tendon between the prongs of the fork and hold the tendon with one hand and push the fork down with your other hand. You might have to wiggle it to get it started but then the tendon will pull right out. If the tendons don't bother you just leave them be.
• Make sure your corn flakes are crushed well. If the flakes are too big they won't adhere to the chicken well. However, you don't want them to be dust either.
• Use your fingers to press the coating on the chicken to make it stick better.
• If making a double batch, make 2 separate bags of coating. If you make too much at once, it will be all wet and gummy before all the chicken is coated and it won't stick to the chicken very well.
• Bake the chicken on an oven safe wire rack, this will help with air circulation around the chicken and won't give soggy bottoms. If you don't have a wire rack, spray the pan with a good amount of cooking spray to help crisp the bottoms of the chicken.

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• Oven Roasted BBQ Chicken
• Honey Mustard Chicken
• Oven Fried Chicken Legs
• Bacon Wrapped Cheesy Broccoli Chicken
• Bruschetta Chicken
• Baked Chicken Parmesan
• Oven Baked Chicken Legs
• Simple Roasted Chicken Breast
• Baked Cumin Chicken
• Herb Roasted Spatchcock Chicken
• Crock Pot Whole Chicken