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Dorito-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crunchy Dorito-Crusted Chicken Tenders Bursting with Flavor!

4servings
35 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Dorito-Crusted Chicken Tenders

About this recipe

Transform simple chicken tenders into a flavorful, crispy delight with a Dorito crust. This modern twist on a classic is perfect for a family dinner or game day snack, and it's incredibly easy to prepare and cook using either an oven or air fryer.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken tenders
  • 1 bag (10 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (or preheat air fryer to 375°F).

  2. 2

    Crush Doritos in a resealable plastic bag until fine.

  3. 3

    In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.

  4. 4

    In another dish, combine crushed Doritos, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Dip each tender in egg mixture, then press into Dorito mixture, coating thoroughly.

  6. 6

    Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in the air fryer basket.

  7. 7

    Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or air fry for 12-15 minutes until crispy and cooked through.

  8. 8

    Serve hot with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Chef's tip

For extra crispiness, consider double-coating the tenders by repeating the dipping process in the egg and Dorito mixtures.

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