Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders are amazing! If you or another member of your house is a fan of Doritos, this is the chicken dinner for them!

Made with crushed Doritos, and seasoned gently with salt and pepper, dipped into eggs and milk for a moist and delicious chicken tender.  You will never get a better or better-seasoned chicken tender than this batch. 

What Are Doritos?

Not doubt it. The star ingredient in our recipe today is the famous Doritos. 

Doritos have been around since 1964. Frito Lay owns them.  What you probably did not know is that the first Dorito was not coated in any flavor. They were sold as plain chips.

But In 1967, some genius had the idea to put Nacho Cheese on top of it and sell it that way. After that, they came up with oodles of flavors. 

There are currently a lot of flavors for sale in the United States and Worldwide. Some of the most popular flavors are Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, Spicy Nacho, and Flamin Hot. They will all work in this recipe. So, choose your favorite Dorito Flavor.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CHICKEN TENDERS

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. (Air Fryer Setting)

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, then plate, serve, and enjoy!

Some Pro Tips:

• There are so many different types of Doritos available, so if you want a different flavor combination use something else. This would be an amazing recipe to have at parties or get-togethers.
• You can use whole chicken breasts instead of tenders.
•  The best way to get the coating on would be to crush the Doritos very small, use a rolling pin. 
• Check your chicken about 1/2 way during the cooking process since every air fryer is slightly different.
• Use a meat thermometer to make sure that your internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.

What To Serve Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders With?

You can serve this with anything. My favorite is a big garden salad, while my son prefers this to be served with a plate of mashed potatoes.

Since it’s a kid-friendly meal, some other great options would be macaroni and cheese, Air Fryer French Fries, or Onion Rings.

But this also makes for an amazing appetizer or quick snack! 

What Dipping Sauces Go With Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders?

Depending on your Dorritos chips that you are coating your chicken with, there are so many options. Some of my favorites are:

• Chick-Fil-A Sauce 8 oz. Squeeze Bottle – Resealable Container For Dipping, Drizzling, and Marinades (Garlic Herb Ranch)
• Chick-Fil-A Sauce 8 oz. Squeeze Bottle – Resealable Container for Dipping, Drizzling, and Marinades (Barbeque)
• Kraft Homestyle Ranch Dressing & Dip (15.8 fl oz Bottle)

How do you cook frozen breaded chicken tenders in an air fryer?

Start by preheating the air fryer to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting. Then add your frozen chicken tenders.

Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through.

How long do you cook frozen chicken tenders in an air fryer?

Start by preheating the air fryer to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting. Then add your frozen chicken tenders.

Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through.

How do you make Tyson Crispy Chicken Strips in an air fryer?

Start by preheating the air fryer to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting. Then add your frozen chicken tenders.

Cook for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through.

Yield: 6 Servings

Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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This is such an easy and fun dinner for the entire family. I would make this yesterday for lunch, but when I went to get the Doritos, I found my son actually ate the entire bag. I had to buy another bag; now it’s what is for dinner at our house.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 14 minutes

Total Time 24 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Crushed Doritos (Any Flavor)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 pound chicken tenders

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat the egg and milk.
2. In another bowl, place the crushed Doritos.
3. 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.
4. Place the coated chicken tenders on a greased air fryer tray or in the greased air fryer basket.
5. Set the timer for 7 minutes at 350 degrees F. After 7 minutes, flip the chicken and add another 7 minutes. (Air Fryer Setting)Check the internal temperature of the chicken, then plate, serve, and enjoy!
6. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 882mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 18g

All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on ForkToSpoon.com should only be used as a general guideline.