Did you know that chilli heatwave Doritos make the best crispy crunchy tasty coating for chicken? This Doritos breaded chicken is so easy to make and a real family-friendly recipe that everyone will love! This is an air fryer recipe but it also works in the oven.
If you want to make me happy, give me some spicy chicken! If you want to make me even happier, make it crunchy too! That is exactly what I have done with this Doritos coated breaded chicken.
My family love Doritos to snack on and using crushed up Doritos instead of breadcrumbs to coat chicken with is a complete game-changer. My kids and husband love this meal!
As well as being a delicious easy weekenight dinner, this Doritos chicken is also perfect for a more special weekend meal. You could even make it if you're entertaining. Who doesn't love Doritos on a Saturday night?
Now, I've used chilli heatwave Doritoas they are undoubtedly the best! However, I realise not everyone is quite so keen on spicy meals as I am. If your family prefer the cheesy or the original Doritos, there's no reason why you can't use them instead! I should mention that if you do find the spicy Doritos too spicy, once they are on the chicken, the heat is toned down a little anyway.
By the way, if you're a true fan of Doritos, do check out my Mexican inspired salad topped with Doritos! My Doritos fish fingers and my Doritos lasagne!
Ingredient notes for Doritos breaded chicken
To make this Doritos coated chicken you'll need:
- Chicken breasts - Either cut chicken breasts into strips or you can use chicken tenders.
- Plain flour
- Mexican seasoning - I add a little spice mix to the flour as it brings out the flavour a little more. You can use any Mexican spice blend or just add a little smoked paprika to the flour.
- 1 egg
- Chilli heatwave Doritos - If you prefer you can use cheesy Doritos or original. You'll still get a good crunchy coating but the flavour will be different.
- Spray oil - If you spray the chicken with a little oil when it goes in the air fryer, it helps it to crisp up. However, it's not essential.
How to make Doritos breaded chicken
This Doritos chicken is really easy to make. First prep the ingredients. Crush the Doritos. I use a rolling pin and crush them in food bag. Also mix the seasoning into the flour and beat the egg.
Coat the chicken in the flour, dip it in the egg and finally press the chicken into the crushed Doritos.
Put the chicken in the air fryer and spray with a little oil if you have it. Then air fry for about 12 minutes at 195C, turning it over after about 8 minutes. Check if one piece is cooked before taking it out of the air fryer.
Can you cook Doritos coated chicken in the oven?
Yes of course. This recipe also works in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200C and then bake for about 18 minutes.
Can you prep the Doritos chicken in advance?
Yes you can. If you prep it in advance, just store it in the fridge until you are ready to air fry it. You can prep it up to 24 hours in advance.
Storing and reheating leftovers
If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, put them in the air fryer again for about 4 minutes.
Can you reheat in the microwave?
It's best to reheat in the air fryer or even the oven. If you reheat in the microwave, the Doritos coating will go a bit soggy.
What to eat with Doritos breaded chicken
This Doritos breaded chicken is so versatile. You can just eat it with chips for an easy meal. Or, why not put it in a wrap or taco? Or serve with salad?
Recipe
Doritos Breaded Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts Cut into strips no more than 1cm thick
- 2 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 teaspoon Mexican seasoning Optional but adds a little extra flavour
- 1 egg beaten
- 120 g chilli heatwave Doritos crushed
- spray oil
Instructions
- Mix the Mexican seasoning into the flour and coat the chicken in it.
- Dip the chicken in the egg and then in the crushed Doritos.
- Place the chicken in the air fryer and spray with a little oil.
- Air fry at 95℃ for about 12 minutes. Turn the chicken over after 8 minutes.
Oven instructions
- If you prefer, you can also cook this chicken in the oven. Preheat the oven to 200℃ and then bake for about 18 minutes.
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Carla
So so tasty! You can really taste the Doritos and they do make it nice and crispy as well.
Corina Blum
I'm so happy you liked it Carla! Doritos are a brilliant way to add flavour to breaded chicken.