Doritos Chicken Tenders is an easy, flavor packed recipe that’s sure to impress! With just a handful of ingredients and less than 15 minutes in the air fryer, you’ll have crispy, juicy chicken with a crunchy Dorito coating — perfect for weeknights or game day!
Doritos Chicken Tenders
Make weeknight dinners easy and delicious with my Doritos chicken tenders! This recipe is quick, simple, and full of flavor — perfect for busy families and sure to be a hit with the kids.
It’s a crispy chicken dish that uses crushed Doritos tortilla chips as a coating, adding a fun twist to classic breaded chicken.
I love serving these with different dipping sauces, and they’re always a crowd-pleaser. Whether it’s dinner, a snack, or a family gathering, these chicken tenders are sure to be a favorite!
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Why You’ll Love Dorito Chicken Tenders
- Quick and easy
- Juicy and tender
- Full of flavor
- Super crispy
- No excess oil
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Ingredients Needed To Make Doritos Chicken Strips
Whether I’m hosting a gathering or need a quick appetizer, these Doritos chicken tenders are my go-to. With just a few simple ingredients, they come together quickly in the air fryer, delivering juicy, tender chicken with a perfectly crispy crunch!
For complete ingredients and quantities, as well as the nutritional information, keep on scrolling until you get to the bottom with a printable recipe card.
- Doritos: The star ingredient in our recipe is the famous Doritos, which come in a variety of flavors available both in the United States and worldwide. Some of the most popular options include Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, Spicy Nacho, and Flamin’ Hot, all of which work perfectly for this recipe!
- Chicken Tenders: Use fresh, boneless, skinless chicken tenders for the best results.
- Milk: Adds moisture and helps tenderize the chicken.
- Egg: Helps to bind the coating to the chicken.
How To Make Dorito Chicken Strips
Making chicken tenders with Doritos in the air fryer is super easy. Follow my step-by-step instructions to enjoy crispy tenders that are perfect for any occasion.
Step 1: Prepare the egg mixture
Start by beating the egg and milk together in a large bowl.
Step 2: Crush the Doritos
Crush your Doritos into small pieces and place them in a separate bowl.
Step 3: Coat the chicken
Dip the chicken tenders into the egg and milk mixture, letting any extra drip off. Then, coat the chicken in the crushed Doritos, and don’t forget to shake off any excess.
Step 4: Air fry (or bake)
Place the coated chicken tenders in a greased air fryer tray or basket, and set the timer for 7 minutes at 350 degrees F. When the timer goes off, give them a flip and set it for another 7 minutes. Once done, be sure to check the internal temperature of the Dorito chicken strips.
Note: To use your oven to make your Doritos chicken, preheat to 400 degrees F and bake for 15-18 minutes.
Step 5: Serve and enjoy
Plate and serve with your favorite side dish or dipping sauce of choice. Enjoy!
Chicken Tenders With Doritos Pro Tips
- Flavor Options: With so many different types of Doritos available, feel free to mix it up! Try using nacho cheese, cool ranch, or even spicy variants.
- Whole Chicken Breasts: You can easily use whole chicken breasts instead of tenders, just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Dorito Coating: For the best texture, crush the Doritos into fine crumbs using a rolling pin.
- Prep Ahead: If you’re short on time, you can prep the chicken tenders in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
- Avoid Overcrowding: This ensures even cooking and that all tenders get that crispy finish.
- Cooking Time: Every air fryer cooks a bit differently, check your chicken halfway through cooking. This way, you can make any necessary adjustments!
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
- Make it a Meal: Serve your Dorito chicken tenders with fresh veggies or a salad.
Doritos Chicken Tenders FAQs
They are versatile and pair well with just about anything. Personally, I love serving them with a garden salad but my son prefers his Doritos chicken strips with mashed potatoes. Since this dish is kid friendly, you could also pair it with classic favorites like AIR FRYER MAC AND CHEESE, crispy AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES, or even AIR FRYER ONION RINGS. And don’t forget, these tenders make for an amazing appetizer or quick snack!
There are so many great dipping sauces that would pair well with your Doritos chicken strips! Some favorites include Chick-fil-A Garlic Harb Ranch, Chick-fil-A Barbecue Sauce, and Kraft Ranch Dressing.
Yes, preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F. Add the frozen chicken tenders and air fry for about 12-15 minutes or until cooked through.
Chicken tenders can be soggy if the air fryer basket is overcrowded or if the temperature is set too low.
Store any leftover chicken tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Yes, preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, place the tenders in the basket, and cook for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through. If they’re not fully heated, cook for an extra 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
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Dortitos Chicken Tenders (Baked or Air Fried!)
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup Doritos, crushed, any flavor
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 pound chicken, chicken tenders or chicken breast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the egg and milk.
- In another bowl, place the crushed Doritos.
- Coat the chicken with the egg/milk mixture. Be sure to shake the excess off, then coat the chicken with the egg wash into the crushed Doritos, shaking off any excess.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on a greased air fryer tray or in the greased air fryer basket.
- Set the timer for 7 minutes at 350 degrees F. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken and add another 7 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken, then plate, serve, and enjoy!Note: To use your oven to make your Doritos chicken, preheat to 400 degrees F and bake for 15-18 minutes.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Cooking Spray, optional
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
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