Air Fryer Dorito Chicken
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
8 chicken strips
-
Calories
182 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Dorito Chicken
Description
The Air Fryer Dorito Chicken uses boneless skinless chicken tenders coated in a triple-dip process. First, a flour mixture combined with smoked paprika and ranch powder seasons the chicken. Next, the tenders are dipped into beaten eggs, then coated in a mixture of crushed Dorito chips and panko breadcrumbs for added crunch and layered flavor.
The coating yields a crispy exterior enriched by the Dorito crumbs' distinctive flavor and the panko's light texture. Air frying at 380°F cooks the tenders until golden and crisp, generally taking about 12-14 minutes with a turn midway. Cooking in batches avoids overcrowding and ensures even crisping.
The chicken serves well with dipping sauces and can be part of a casual meal or appetizer spread. The recipe balances crunchy texture with smoky, savory seasoning without requiring deep frying, making it a practical option for indoor crisp chicken preparation.
Ingredients
- 8-12 chicken tenders boneless skinless
- 1 Doritos chip large bag
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ranch powder
- 4 egg beaten
- olive oil spray as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- Add the Doritos to a ziplock bag and crush them until they resemble Panko crumbs.
- Add the Dorito crumbs and Panko crumbs to a medium shallow bowl and set to the side
- Mix flour, paprika, and ranch in another medium shallow bowl.
- Place the beaten eggs in the third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture and shake off excess.
- Dip it in the egg wash to coat evenly.
- Lastly, dredge it in the Doritos Panko mix and coat evenly. Place on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken strips.
- Air Fry for 12-14 minutes turning once mid-cooking, cook until crispy and golden-brown. Make sure you do NOT overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8chicken strips
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1026IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
