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Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

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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.

A lot of my readers are always looking for effortless but kid-friendly meals. This one only has four ingredients and is so family and kid-friendly! It’s perfect for any midweek meal.

Are you looking for more Air Fryer Chicken Tender Recipes? Some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CHICKEN NUGGETS (CHICK-FIL-A COPYCAT), AIR FRYER, KANSAS CITY STYLE BBQ CHICKEN TENDERS, and AIR FRYER GARLIC PARMESAN CHICKEN TENDERS.

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.

What Is Air Fryer Dorito Chicken?

Air Fryer Dorito Chicken is a flavorful and crispy chicken dish that incorporates crushed Doritos, a popular brand of flavored tortilla chips, as a coating. It combines Doritos’ crunchy texture with chicken’s tenderness for a tasty and fun twist on traditional breaded chicken.

Ingredients For Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

If you’re looking for a delicious, crispy party appetizer that’s sure to be the life of any gathering, look no further than Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders. Combining the irresistible cheesy flavor and crunch of Doritos with the convenience of an air fryer results in tasty chicken tenders that are sure to have everyone asking for more!

Here’s everything you need to know about how to make your own Doritos Air Fryer Chicken Tenders – perfect for sharing at barbecues, movie nights, game night,s or any other special occasion.

Ingredients For Dorito Chicken

Remember the step-by-step directions are below in the printable recipe card, at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

Chicken Tenders
Doritos
Milk
Egg

How To Make Doritos 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:

So many different types of Doritos are available, so if you want a different flavor combination, use something else. This would be a fantastic 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 and use a rolling pin.
Check your chicken about 1/2 way during cooking since every air fryer is slightly different.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your internal chicken temperature 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 the Doritos chips you are coating your chicken with, many options exist. Some of my favorites are:

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.