Air Fryer Dorito Chicken Tenders

stack of Doritos chicken tenders on a white plate with an air fryer in the background

5 from 32 votes

Air Fryer Dorito Chicken Tenders

If your kiddo loves Doritos, then these air fryer Dorito Chicken Tenders are sure to be an absolute hit! They are juicy and tender chicken tenderloins that are coated in a crispy cheesy coating. It's perfect for weeknights!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: Chicken Tenders

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Wendy

Equipment

food processor
Air Fryer
shallow bowls
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

4.5 ounces Doritos or store brand
3 cups panko crumbs
1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon parsley
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ salt salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
1 pound chicken tenders 12-15

Instructions

Add the chips to a blender or food processor. Pulse for 30 seconds until crumbs resemble the same size as panko with some larger pieces.
Mix panko and chip crumbs in a large dish.
Mix the cornstarch and the spices in another dish.
Shush the eggs in another dish.
Using the following steps to bread each of the tenders. Toss the tenders in the cornstarch, then in the egg wash, and then finally in the crumbs. Fully coat the tenders in each step.
Place the tenders on parchment paper in the air fryer basket and spray them with oil. Cook each batch at 400°f for 15 minutes, flip and spray with oil halfway. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°f.
Remove tenders and let cool.
Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

If you want to use a flour and water slurry for your chicken tenders, you will need to use equal parts. I like to use 1/2 cup flour mixed with 1/2 of water. Mix well until the lumps are dissolved.
Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°f. An instant read thermometer works best for this recipe.
It is best to cook the chicken in batches, so that each tender cooks evenly and won’t stick to each other.
Be careful to not overcrowd your air fryer make sure that there is room for the air to move all around the chicken tenders. Place them in a single layer.

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

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