Air Fryer Cheetos Chicken Fries
Description
Air Fryer Cheetos Chicken Fries are a crispy, cheesy, and easy-to-make snack. Perfect for a quick appetizer or party treat, these chicken fries are coated in Cheetos and air-fried to perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips (like fries)
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups Cheetos, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup dipping sauce, Ranch dressing or honey mustard, optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken strips.
- Coat the chicken strips lightly in all-purpose flour.
- Dip the flour-coated chicken strips into the beaten eggs.
- Roll the egg-dipped chicken strips in finely crushed Cheetos until fully coated.
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat.
- Place the Cheetos-coated chicken strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't touch. If needed, cook in batches.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and the coating is crispy.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 672mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg