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Crispy Doritos Chicken Nuggets in the Air Fryer

Andréa
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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Appetizers and Snacks, Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 15 nuggets
Calories 121 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 5 oz. Doritos chips
  • 1 egg size M
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips

Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic

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

1. Air Fryer:
  • 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).
2. Serve: This dish is delicious with a dipping sauce such as sweet chili sauce, BBQ sauce, or mayonnaise. For a complete meal, serve it with fries and salad.
3. Storage
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.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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