Step 1

Use a sharp knife to trim the fat from the chicken breasts and cut into tenders.

Step 2

Dip the chicken into buttermilk and let soak for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Step 3

Place corn flakes, seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper into a small food processor. Pulse until well combined.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 450º F.

Step 5

Place breadcrumbs mixture in a shallow pan. Then dip each chicken piece into the breading mixture. Press down firmly so the breading sticks to the chicken.

Step 6

Place the chicken on a lightly oiled pan; spray the top of the chicken well with cooking spray.

Step 7

Bake the chicken until done, about 30 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through so they're crispy on both sides. NOTE: The cooking time will depend on the thickness and size of your chicken pieces. The best way to check for doneness is to use a meat thermometer. The chicken will be done when it reaches 175º F. So make sure to check that the chicken is cooked through before you serve.

Step 8

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.

Step 9

Place the chicken in the basket, DO NOT crowd or overlap. You might need to do this in batches depending on the air fryer's capacity.

Step 10

Cook for 13-15 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through so they're crispy on both sides. Repeat with the remaining chicken.