Doritos Crusted Chicken Tenders
These Doritos Crusted Chicken Tenders are crispy, cheesy, and full of flavor. Made with just a handful of ingredients, they’re an easy weeknight dinner or game-day snack the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders or chicken breasts cut into strips
- 2 cups Doritos Nacho Cheese is classic, but any flavor works
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
For Serving (optional but recommended):
- Ranch dressing
- Spicy mayo
- Buffalo sauce
- Honey mustard
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place Doritos in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin or pulse in a food processor until they resemble coarse breadcrumbs, then pour into a shallow bowl.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour (garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper), one with whisked eggs and milk, and one with the crushed Doritos.
- Dredge chicken strips in flour, dip in egg, then roll in Doritos, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
- For baking, cook at 400°F (200°C) on a greased sheet for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway. For air frying, cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway. For deep frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden, then drain on paper towels.