Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
352 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
Description
Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders feature boneless, skinless chicken tenders dredged first in a seasoned flour mixture containing Cajun spice and cayenne pepper, dipped in beaten eggs, and then coated in a mixture of crushed Doritos and panko breadcrumbs. Crushing the Doritos chips into a panko-like texture adds a unique flavor and crunch. This triple-step breading ensures the coating adheres well.
The coated tenders are placed on a baking sheet before transferring to a preheated air fryer, set around 380°F. They cook for 12-14 minutes until golden and crispy, with internal juices cooked through but the exterior remaining crunchy. This air frying method reduces oil usage compared to traditional frying but still yields a textured crust with Doritos flavor and spicy undertones from the seasonings.
This chicken tender recipe offers a playful twist on standard breaded chicken, making it suitable as an appetizer, snack, or main dish paired with dips or sides. The Doritos add a recognizable, savory note while the spices provide moderate heat.
Ingredients
- 8-12 chicken tenders boneless skinless
- 1 Doritos chip large bag
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp. Cajun spice
- 4 egg beaten
- olive oil cooking spray as needed
Instructions
- Using a sealed Ziploc bag add your Doritos, crush the Doritos so that they are a texture similar to Panko crumbs.
- Pour the Dorito crumbs and Panko into a medium sized bowl and set to the side
- Place flour, cajun spiced, and cayenne pepper in one bowl and eggs in another.
- Whisk the eggs.
- Preheat your Air fryer (if needed) to the chicken pre-set temperature or 380.
- Take a chicken tender and put it in the flour and dredge them.
- Shake off any excess flour.
- Place it in the egg wash and turn them so they are evenly coated in egg.
- Now dredge it in the crushed Doritos Panko mix.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Do this with the remaining chicken strips.
- Place the tenders in your Air Fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 835IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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