A cornflake crust is a crunchy coating made by pressing crushed cornflakes onto food before cooking, typically after dredging the food in flour and dipping it in beaten egg so the crumbs adhere. It is used as a breading for fried or baked chicken, fish, and pork chops, producing a crisp, golden exterior around a tender interior.
The technique also extends to desserts such as fried apple pie, and can be varied with added seasonings like paprika, garlic powder, or Parmesan, or by swapping in other crushed cereals or crackers for a different texture.