Air Fryer Hot Cheeto Chicken
This is the ultimate snack-meets-dinner crossover. Using an air fryer gives you that deep-fried crunch without the heavy oil, letting the spicy, cheesy flavor of the Cheetos really shine. Ingredients Item Quantity Notes Chicken Tenders 1 lb (approx. 6-8 pieces) Or breast strips Flamin' Hot Cheetos 1 large bag (8.5 oz) Crushed into fine crumbs All-Purpose Flour ½ cup For the base coat Eggs 2 large Beaten Spices 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt Mix into the flour Cooking Spray As needed Avocado or olive oil spray Instructions Prep the "Breading": Place the Cheetos in a food processor and pulse until they look like coarse sand. Alternatively, put them in a sealed bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Set Up the Stations: * Bowl 1: Flour mixed with garlic powder and salt. Bowl 2: Beaten eggs. Bowl 3: Crushed Hot Cheetos. Dredge the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Dip each piece into the flour (shake off excess), then the egg ...