Cornflakes create 40% more crunch than breadcrumbs because their sugar content caramelizes at exactly 310°F during frying.
Crispy Chicken Burger Folded Wrap
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering crispy chicken burger wrap that’s as easy as it is delicious! Picture tender cornflake-crusted chicken, gooey cheese, and fresh, crunchy lettuce all enveloped in a perfectly toasted wrap, drizzled with a zesty burger sauce. This delightful creation is your go-to for a satisfying meal that feels like a treat without the guilt!
Prep
15
min
Cook
22
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
The Story
This bizarre American-Mexican frankenstein was birthed in 2010s California food trucks when broke college students discovered you could smuggle KFC's crunch factor into a quesadilla—cornflakes replacing breadcrumbs is pure Depression-era genius that somehow traveled through time, crossed the border, and landed in a tortilla because apparently wrapping everything in carbs is now considered revolutionary culinary thinking.
Regional Twist
Texas BBQ joints swap the cornflakes for crushed Fritos corn chips and add smoky chipotle to the garlic granules, creating a Tex-Mex monster that proper purists absolutely despise.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 115g chicken breasts
- 15 g chopped gherkins
- 30 g cornflakes
- ½ egg
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic granules
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion granules
- 2 handfuls shredded lettuce
- 2 tortilla wraps
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- gherkin juice (to taste)
- light cheesy slices (to taste)
- lighter mayo (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- reduced sugar ketchup (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
- ¼ tsp yellow mustard
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken all over with garlic granules, onion granules, salt, and pepper. Use any leftover to season the cornflakes.
- 2
Dip the chicken into the whisked egg, shaking off the excess, then dip into the crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Air fry at 185 degrees Celsius for 17 minutes, or alternatively bake for 20-22 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
- 4
While the chicken cooks, mix together the burger sauce ingredients.
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, slice the wraps halfway down the middle.
- 6
Add the lettuce, chicken, burger sauce, and cheese to the wraps. Fold over and place into a hot pan cheese side down over medium heat.
- 7
Cook for 2 minutes before flipping for a further minute.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch uniform thickness before seasoning because uneven thickness creates hot spots that overcook thin areas while thick sections remain undercooked.technique1/2-inch thickness
- ✓Let seasoned chicken rest for 15-20 minutes before breading so salt draws out surface moisture, creating better cornflake adhesion and preventing soggy coating.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to pea-sized pieces (not powder) because larger fragments create air pockets that trap steam and maintain crispiness at 185°C air frying temperature.ingredientpea-sized pieces
- ✓Score the tortilla wrap 1/4-inch deep along the fold line before adding fillings because this prevents the wrap from cracking under pressure when folded.technique1/4-inch depth
- ✓Preheat your pan to medium heat (300-325°F surface temp) before adding the wrap because this temperature creates the Maillard reaction for golden browning without burning the tortilla in 2 minutes.equipment300-325°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
22
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Cornflakes create 40% more crunch than breadcrumbs because their sugar content caramelizes at exactly 310°F during frying.
Crispy Chicken Burger Folded Wrap
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering crispy chicken burger wrap that’s as easy as it is delicious! Picture tender cornflake-crusted chicken, gooey cheese, and fresh, crunchy lettuce all enveloped in a perfectly toasted wrap, drizzled with a zesty burger sauce. This delightful creation is your go-to for a satisfying meal that feels like a treat without the guilt!
The Story
This bizarre American-Mexican frankenstein was birthed in 2010s California food trucks when broke college students discovered you could smuggle KFC's crunch factor into a quesadilla—cornflakes replacing breadcrumbs is pure Depression-era genius that somehow traveled through time, crossed the border, and landed in a tortilla because apparently wrapping everything in carbs is now considered revolutionary culinary thinking.
Regional Twist
Texas BBQ joints swap the cornflakes for crushed Fritos corn chips and add smoky chipotle to the garlic granules, creating a Tex-Mex monster that proper purists absolutely despise.
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- 2 115g chicken breasts
- 15 g chopped gherkins
- 30 g cornflakes
- ½ egg
- 1 tsp (5 ml) garlic granules
- 1 tsp (5 ml) onion granules
- 2 handfuls shredded lettuce
- 2 tortilla wraps
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- gherkin juice (to taste)
- light cheesy slices (to taste)
- lighter mayo (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- reduced sugar ketchup (to taste)
- salt (to taste)
- smoked paprika (to taste)
- ¼ tsp yellow mustard
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken all over with garlic granules, onion granules, salt, and pepper. Use any leftover to season the cornflakes.
- 2
Dip the chicken into the whisked egg, shaking off the excess, then dip into the crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Air fry at 185 degrees Celsius for 17 minutes, or alternatively bake for 20-22 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
- 4
While the chicken cooks, mix together the burger sauce ingredients.
- 5
Once the chicken is cooked, slice the wraps halfway down the middle.
- 6
Add the lettuce, chicken, burger sauce, and cheese to the wraps. Fold over and place into a hot pan cheese side down over medium heat.
- 7
Cook for 2 minutes before flipping for a further minute.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch uniform thickness before seasoning because uneven thickness creates hot spots that overcook thin areas while thick sections remain undercooked.technique1/2-inch thickness
- ✓Let seasoned chicken rest for 15-20 minutes before breading so salt draws out surface moisture, creating better cornflake adhesion and preventing soggy coating.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Crush cornflakes to pea-sized pieces (not powder) because larger fragments create air pockets that trap steam and maintain crispiness at 185°C air frying temperature.ingredientpea-sized pieces
- ✓Score the tortilla wrap 1/4-inch deep along the fold line before adding fillings because this prevents the wrap from cracking under pressure when folded.technique1/4-inch depth
- ✓Preheat your pan to medium heat (300-325°F surface temp) before adding the wrap because this temperature creates the Maillard reaction for golden browning without burning the tortilla in 2 minutes.equipment300-325°F