Doritos Chicken Tenders (Air Fryer or Oven)
Description
Crunchy, juicy chicken tenders coated in crushed Doritos and air fried in 14 minutes. Four ingredients, any chip flavor, and an easy oven option.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders, (or chicken breast cut into 1-inch strips)
- 1 cup Doritos, any flavor, finely crushed
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour, optional, for a sturdier coating
- Cooking spray or oil mister
Instructions
- Crush the Doritos into fine crumbs and place them in a shallow bowl.
- In a second shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk.
- Pat the chicken dry. If using flour, dredge each tender in flour and shake off the excess.
- Dip each tender in the egg wash, let the excess drip off, then press into the Doritos to coat all sides.
- Lightly grease the air fryer basket. Arrange the tenders in a single layer, working in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 350°F for 7 minutes. Flip and air fry 7 minutes more, until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest 2 minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Instant-read thermometer
- Parchment paper (optional)
Notes
- Oven method: Bake at 400°F on a rack set over a lined baking sheet for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F.
- Spicy or cheesy chips brown faster. Check at 5 minutes on the second side.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Air fry at 375°F for 3 to 4 minutes (6 to 8 from frozen).
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 29gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 514mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg