{"id":669,"date":"2024-03-29T19:11:51","date_gmt":"2024-03-29T20:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dumpshop.me\/?p=669"},"modified":"2024-04-26T10:34:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T10:34:42","slug":"dorito-chicken-tenders-baked-or-air-fried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dumpshop.me\/index.php\/2024\/03\/29\/dorito-chicken-tenders-baked-or-air-fried\/","title":{"rendered":"Dorito Chicken Tenders (Baked or Air Fried!)"},"content":{"rendered":"
These Dorito Crusted Chicken Tenders are incredibly delicious and so easy to whip up in the air fryer or oven!<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Yes, this is me slowly creeping the air fryer out 😅 To be fair I’ve had one for years, I’ve just upgraded it and wanted to show off. It’s big and shiny and there’s plenty of room for chicken tenders! Follow me…<\/p>\n I boldly claimed on social media that Chilli Heatwave Doritos were in the top 5 greatest crisps of all time. I stand by this. In fact, they’re my personal number 2 favourite of all time (closely behind Thai Sweet Chilli Sensations, of course).<\/p>\n Obviously, Doritos work great dunked into copious amounts of Sour Cream and Chive Dip<\/a> or Onion and Garlic Dip<\/a>, but they also make the perfect ‘crumb’ for chicken.<\/p>\n My preferred method is a zip-lock bag with a rolling pin<\/strong>, but you can also use a food processor<\/strong>. Failing that,\u00a0just crush them with your hands in the bag<\/strong>. You\u2019ll want to crush the cornflakes until they mimic the texture of large Panko breadcrumbs. Save a bit of the flaky texture; don\u2019t crush them into a fine dusty crumb.<\/p>\n I love using tenders because they’re the perfect snack\/finger food, which celebrates everything Doritos stand for!<\/p>\n Strictly speaking, a chicken tender is actually a strip of meat located underneath the breast. It is, as the name suggests, ever-so-slightly more tender than the breast itself. Having said that, you can slice up some chicken breasts into strips, which for all intents and purposes will work perfectly fine!<\/p>\n I originally used minimal seasoning with the expectation the Doritos would carry the tenders. Unfortunately, it appears Doritos lose some of their flavour as they bake. As such, you will need a simple seasoning mix to bring them to life and enhance the Chilli Heatwave flavour. We’ll mix it through the flour to stick to the chicken. I also like to season the meat directly with a bit of salt.<\/p>\n When coating the chicken, make sure you coat it thoroughly (especially in the Doritos). From there just handle them gently so the Doritos don’t fall off.<\/p>\n Process shots: mix flour and seasoning (photo 1), coat chicken tender in flour (photo 2), coat in beaten egg (photo 3), coat in crushed Doritos (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n They work perfectly in both the air fryer and oven. If I’m making a big batch I’ll do them in the oven, however the air fryer is a lot quicker.<\/p>\n In both cases, they’ll need a light coating of oil to help crisp them up and prevent them from burning. I tend to flip the tenders in the air fryer, but you won’t need to flip them in the oven if they’re on a wire rack.<\/p>\n Timings will depend on size, so just be vigilant. Some tiny specs of char are expected but try to avoid too many. Just lower the heat if you need to.<\/p>\n There is some cayenne pepper in the flour, but I wouldn’t say these are spicier than the Doritos themselves.<\/p>\n The seasoning mix is based on the Chilli Heatwave Doritos, so stick to them for this recipe. After that, you can experiment with seasoning\/flavours if you fancy!<\/p>\n They should be golden and crisp on the outside and white\/piping hot right through the centre.<\/p>\n I LOVE these with\u00a0Ranch<\/a>. I also love dicing them up and making my Chicken Tenders Sandwich (recipe coming very soon). They’re also of course great with a side of\u00a0Wedges<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Fries<\/a>!<\/p>\n Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for these Doritos chicken tenders shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Crushed Doritos Chicken<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
How do you crush Doritos for chicken?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Dorito Crusted Chicken Tenders<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Chicken Tenders vs Chicken Strips<\/em><\/h3>\n
Dorito Chicken Seasoning<\/h3>\n
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Dorito Chicken Tenders<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Dorito Chicken Tenders FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
Are they spicy?<\/em><\/h3>\n
Can I use different flavours of Doritos?<\/em><\/h3>\n
How do I know when they’re done?<\/em><\/h3>\n
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Serving Dorito Chicken Tenders<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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How to make Dorito Chicken Tenders<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n