Crispy Chicken Burger
- 30 min
- Serves 1
- 10 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 20 to cook. A juicy chicken burger featuring a crunchy cornflake coating and a creamy garlic‑yoghurt sauce. The crisp chicken pairs perfectly with fresh lettuce on a soft brioche bun for a satisfying dinner.
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Method
Place the cornflakes in a resealable bag; add paprika, Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of salt, then seal and crush the flakes until they form coarse crumbs.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cornflakes are coarse crumbs with seasoning spread through. Leave some texture in the crumbs for crunch.
Separate two shallow bowls: one for the egg whites and one for the seasoned cornflake crumbs.
Butterfly the chicken breast by slicing it horizontally without cutting all the way through, then open it like a book to create a thinner piece.
Season the chicken breast lightly with salt and pepper.
Dip the chicken piece into the bowl of egg whites, ensuring it is fully coated.
Transfer the egg‑coated chicken to the bowl of crushed cornflakes, pressing gently so the crumbs adhere; repeat the egg‑white and crumb coating if a thicker crust is desired.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Crumbs adhere in an even layer. Press lightly after coating the chicken.
Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (350°F).
Arrange the coated chicken in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket; spray lightly with cooking oil for extra crispness.
Air‑fry for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 167°F (165°F).
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken coating is golden and center reaches the stated temperature. Flip once to brown both sides.
While the chicken cooks, prepare the sauce by mixing yoghurt, garlic mayo, paprika, and parsley until smooth.
Toast the brioche bun halves lightly in a pan or toaster, if desired.
Spread a generous amount of the garlic‑yoghurt sauce on both the top and bottom halves of the bun.
Place lettuce leaves on the bottom bun, then add the hot, crispy chicken breast.
Cover with the top bun, press gently, and serve immediately.
Tips while you cook
- Crush cornflakes in a bag
- Place the cornflakes in a resealable bag with spices, seal, and crush until they form coarse crumbs.
- Press coating onto chicken
- After dipping in egg whites, press the chicken firmly into the cornflake crumbs.
- Flip halfway through cooking
- Air‑fry for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway.
- Prepare sauce while cooking
- Mix yoghurt, garlic mayo, paprika, and parsley during the air‑frying time to have the sauce ready for assembly.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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