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Air Fryer Dorito Chicken has multiple layers of flavor because of this favorite snack chip. The crispy texture, tangy seasonings and juicy chicken will make this a popular family meal.
This is a super easy chicken to make so it is a great dish to have the kids help out with in the kitchen. In less than 20 minutes your dinner will be on the table for family and friends to enjoy.
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DORITO CHICKEN IN AIR FRYER
You will love this recipe because it makes one of our family’s favorite dinners that everyone is excited to see on the kitchen table. Whether you are dining on these for a hearty meal or chopped up on top of a healthy salad these flavorful chicken will not disappoint.
Homemade chicken strips are simply delightful to grab on the go, for lunches, dinners or a midnight snack. This is a finger food that makes an amazing appetizer for game days, parties and backyard bashes.
Ingredients:
- chicken breasts– boneless, skinless
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- egg
- Nacho Cheese Doritos– or your favorite Dorito Flavor
HOW TO MAKE DORITO CHICKEN:
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To make tenders, cut the chicken into strips and season them with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl and set aside.
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Gently crush chips with a rolling pin, meat mallet or the bottom of a ceramic bowl in a one-gallon Ziploc bag until they are finely crushed like breadcrumbs.
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Dredge seasoned chicken pieces into the whisked egg mixture or mayonnaise, and then add chicken into the bag of crushed Dorito’s.
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Shake bag, tossing chicken with Dorito crumbs, until they are covered in chip coating.
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Remove them from the bag and place them in the air fryer basket that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
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Make sure chicken is in a single layer, without overlapping and air fry at 380 degrees F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
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Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken which should be 165 degrees F, until golden brown and serve immediately.
I make this recipe in my Cosori 5.8 qt. air fryer. depending in your air fryer, size and wattages, cooking time may need to be adjusted 1-2 minutes.
FAQ’s
Pretty much anything that can be ground to a fine texture can be made into a crispy breading. Panko crumbs, cool ranch Doritos, Italian bread crumbs, corn flakes, plain tortilla chips or corn chips are all great options.
Store leftovers in an airtight container or resealable container in your refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze them in an airtight covered container or freezer storage bag for up to 4 months. Be sure to allow the chicken to completely cool prior to storing them.
This is an absolutely delicious dish on its own with a yummy dipping sauce. Some of our favorite sides are Air Fryer French Fries, or Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes.
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- Shake and Bake Chicken
- Coconut Chicken
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Sesame Chicken
- Chicken Wings
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Air Fryer Dorito Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless,
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, whisked, or 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, 9.25 ounce bag
Instructions
- To make tenders, cut the chicken into strips and season them with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- Gently crush chips with a rolling pin, meat mallet or the bottom of a ceramic bowl in a one-gallon Ziploc bag until they are finely crushed like breadcrumbs.
- Dredge seasoned chicken pieces into the whisked egg mixture or mayonnaise, and then add chicken into the bag of crushed Dorito's.
- Shake bag, tossing chicken with Dorito crumbs, until they are covered in chip coating.
- Remove them from the bag and place them in the air fryer basket that has been lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Make sure chicken is in a single layer, without overlapping and air fry at 380 degrees F for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken which should be 165 degrees F, until golden brown and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
