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A close-up, professional photograph of golden-brown crispy chicken crispers piled in a dark ceramic bowl, glistening with a shiny honey-hot sauce glaze and garnished with fresh green chives.
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The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Crispers Recipe

Learn how to make the best crispy chicken crispers at home! An easy recipe for ultra-crispy, juicy chicken coated in an addictive honey-hot sauce glaze. Perfect in the oven or air fryer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Chicken
  • 1 lb 450g chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup 60g all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 3 cups about 90g corn flakes, crushed
For the Sweet & Spicy Glaze
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce e.g., Frank's RedHot or Sriracha

Method
 

Prep and Season
  1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. and In a large bowl, toss the chicken strips with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure every piece is well coated.
    A white bowl filled with raw chicken strips being seasoned with red paprika and black pepper before being breaded.
Breading the Chicken
  1. Set up 3 shallow dishes: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the crushed corn flakes. after Take each chicken strip, first dredging it in flour, then dipping it in the egg, and finally, coating it generously in the crushed corn flakes, pressing firmly to adhere. and Place the breaded strips on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.
    A hand holding up a single raw chicken strip that is perfectly coated in a thick, crunchy layer of crushed corn flakes.
Cooking
  1. Lightly spray the tops of the chicken with cooking spray for extra crispiness. and Bake for 15-20 minutes (or 10-15 minutes in an air fryer), flipping halfway through, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
    Corn flake-breaded raw chicken crispers are arranged in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet before going into the oven.
Glaze and Serve
  1. While the chicken is cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in the honey and hot sauce until smooth.
    As soon as the chicken comes out of the oven, generously brush the hot glaze over each piece with a kitchen brush.
    A hand using a pastry brush to apply a shiny, reddish-brown honey-hot glaze to freshly cooked crispy chicken crispers on a baking sheet.
  2. Serve immediately.
    A close-up, professional photograph of golden-brown crispy chicken crispers piled in a dark ceramic bowl, glistening with a shiny honey-hot sauce glaze and garnished with fresh green chives.

Video

Notes

  • The Secret to Crispiness: Don't grind the corn flakes into a fine powder. Leave some small, gravel-like pieces for the ultimate crispy texture.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: Leave space between each piece so the hot air can circulate, making them crispy all over instead of steaming them.
  • Adjust the Heat: You control the spice level. Start with a smaller amount of hot sauce in the glaze and add more to taste.