Description
These Cheetos Chicken Strips are a crunchy and flavorful twist on traditional chicken tenders. Coated in crushed Cheetos and baked or fried to crispy perfection, these strips are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Strips:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken tenders
Coating:
- 4 cups Flamin’ Hot or regular Cheetos, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For Cooking:
- Cooking spray or oil for baking/frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F or heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F if frying.
- Prepare the Coating: Place Cheetos in a food processor and pulse until finely crushed. Transfer to a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a third bowl, whisk eggs with milk.
- Coat the Chicken Strips: Dredge each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the crushed Cheetos.
- Baking Method: For baking, place coated strips on a greased baking sheet, spray lightly with cooking spray, and bake for 18–20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Frying Method: For frying, cook strips in hot oil for 4–5 minutes per side or until fully cooked and crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use Flamin’ Hot or original Cheetos depending on spice preference.
- For extra crunch, double-coat the chicken in egg and Cheetos.
- Serve with ranch, honey mustard, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 strips
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
