Fancy a tasty snack that is super easy to make? Then these crispy Doritos chicken nuggets from the air fryer are perfect for you! The chicken is deliciously juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, and thanks to the Doritos, it also has a lot of flavor.
Perfect for a movie night, drinks, or just as a snack with fries. And the best part? You don't need a deep fryer because everything goes in the air fryer!
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Easy Air Fryer Doritos Chicken Nuggets Recipe
I don't like store-bought chicken nuggets, but the kids love them, so I make my own nuggets with Parmesan cheese. When I ran out of breadcrumbs, my youngest came up with a brilliant idea: “Let's use Doritos!” We crunched up a bag of Doritos and used that as a breading. What a discovery!
It's so simple. With the air fryer, you can bake them even easier. They get nice and crispy, and everyone loves them!
What do you require?
- Doritos: Choose a flavor you like. We always use Nacho Cheese for extra flavor.
- Chicken Breast: You can also use chicken thigh if you prefer.
- Cornstarch: For a soft bite under the crispy layer.
- Egg: Makes the Doritos crumbs stick well
Preparation
- First, coat the chicken strips in the cornstarch.
- Then, coat them with the beaten egg.
- Crush the Doritos in the bag, add the chicken, and shake the bag, so the chicken is well coated.
- Spray some oil on the chicken and place them in the air fryer. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 °F (180 °C) and turn them halfway through.
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Ingredients
- 5 oz. Doritos chips
- 1 egg, size M
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into strips
Instructions
- Open the bag of Doritos at the top. Fold the top over so that it stays open. Break the chips by hitting the bag with a rolling pin. You want small crumbs, not powder.5 oz. Doritos chips
- Beat the egg in a bowl. Put the cornstarch in another bowl.1 egg, 1 cup cornstarch
- Bread the chicken: First, dip each chicken strip in the cornstarch, then the egg, and place them in the bag with Doritos crumbs. Close the bag and shake well so that each piece of chicken is covered with a layer of Doritos.1 pound chicken breast
- Baking: Place the breaded chicken strips in the Air fryer. Spray them lightly with olive oil for an extra crispy result. Bake the nuggets for 15 minutes at 350 °F. Turn them halfway through to ensure even cooking, and spray with olive oil again.
- Serving: Remove the Doritos chicken nuggets from the Air fryer and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is in one layer in the Air fryer. If you have more chicken, fry it twice.
- You can also fry the chicken nuggets in the deep fryer (5 minutes at 350 °F / 180 °C) or the oven (15–20 minutes at 400 °F / 200 °C).
Allow the chicken nuggets to cool quickly to room temperature.
- Refrigerator: Store the cooled Doritos nuggets in an airtight container for two days.
- Freezer: You can freeze the nuggets for up to 2 months. Place baking paper between the nuggets so that they do not stick together. Defrost them in the refrigerator.
- Reheat
- Oven: Bake the nuggets for 15 minutes at 180 °C.
- Air fryer: You can reheat the nuggets in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 250 °F (180 °C).
- Microwave: Not recommended because the nuggets will become soft.
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