Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Chicken

Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Chicken is a great and easy way to make a flavorful chicken breast or tenders in the air fryer. This is one of my kid’s favorite recipes, and I just made a batch for the Super Bowl, so I wanted to share with you all the recipe.

We all love an easy chicken recipe, especially one that is made in the air fryer. Since I have been cooking with my air fryer, I have made a LOT Of air fryer chicken recipes, and this one is one of my family’s favorites.

Made with a simple flour coating, then soaked in egg wash and finally the crushed Cheetos, then air fried to perfection. It is simply delicious.

I served these on top of a great big bowl of rice, and it’s so healthy and amazing. I love healthy meals in the air fryer. If you do not want to serve this over salad, it is great with some of my great air fryer side dishes, such as Air Fryer Sweet Potato French Fries or even an Air Fryer Baked Potato.

Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Chicken

I am not sure where this recipe got its origins. I would guess that someone was looking different to coat their chicken with and came up with this. Whoever came up with this recipe, I thank you, because it’s delicious.

Ingredients Needed:

• Boneless Chicken Breasts or Chicken Tenders
• All-Purpose Flour
• Eggs
• Crushed Cheetos
• Cooking Spray

How To Make Air Fryer Flamin’ Hot Chicken

Start by coating your chicken with the flour.

Then coat your chicken with the egg wash. (Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water)

Press the coating on top of the chicken, press firmly, so that it stays.

Spray the air fryer basket, set the chicken into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 370 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10-15 minutes.

Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is fully cooked before removing it. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees F.

Some Common Questions Asked About Making This Recipe and Air Frying Chicken–

How To Make The Best Cheeto Coating

I used a blender to blend the coating. Which worked much better than using a rolling pin and crushing it. You really need it ground up, so it will adhere.

If you do not have a blender or food processor, do you best to get the crumbs very fine.

If you want more of a crunchy coating, however, leave some big pieces in the coating. It will give an added crunch and texture.

Pro Tips Of Making The Best Cheetos Chicken

• Make sure your chicken pieces are roughly the same time so that they are cooked simultaneously.
• You can either use boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken tenders. Both work beautifully, although, for chicken tenders, you would need to reduce the time of the recipe.
• You do not need any oil on the chicken breast. There is enough oil in the coating mix to keep your chicken moist throughout the air frying.
• I would advise spraying the air fryer basket with cooking spray so that the chicken does not stick.
• Each air fryer is slightly different, and you may require a longer or shorter cooking time, based on your air fryer. The best rule of thumb is that the chicken is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.

WHAT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE DOES CHICKEN NEED TO BE

The internal temperature of the chicken needs to reach 165 degrees F.

Then you will find allowing your chicken to rest at least 5-10 minutes once you pull it from the air fryer. This will help ensure the chicken offers a moist chicken.

DO YOU NEED TO FLIP THE CHICKEN IN AIR FRYER

It is recommended to flip chicken halfway through cooking. Or you can give your chicken a shake to help ensure it is not sticking to the tray. Flipping the chicken allows you to visually see how the chicken is cooking and even cook on both sides of your chicken.

Depending on the brand and style of your air fryer, know the cooking time varies. So being able to check on your chicken ensures you won’t accidentally overcook your chicken. No one wants dried out chicken.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH FLAMIN’ HOT CHICKEN

Rice | Rice is a great option. Whether it is plain rice, pilaf style, or cauliflower rice, you can quickly cook up rice and pair it on the side, depending on what you want.
Cold Sides | Cucumber and onions, pasta salad, broccoli salad, and more. All of these are great cold side dishes to pair next to your chicken. This is a great way to give it that summer feels.
Salad or Vegetables | A crisp salad or roasted or air fried vegetables. Either way, vegetables always go great next to the chicken. I love well-roasted broccoli, and it always hits the spot.

STORING LEFTOVER CHICKEN

Suppose you have leftover chicken go right ahead and let it cool a bit. Then transfer to an airtight container and store for a few days in the fridge. Toss on top of a salad for a quick lunch or microwave for a quick lunch or dinner! The chicken reheats pretty well. It will be a bit drier once reheated, but the flavor is still delicious.

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