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DORITOS® Crusted Chicken Salad

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

20 min

Total Time:

35 min

Servings:

2

This air-fried crispy DORITOS® chicken salad with crunchy, creamy and savory flavors delivers a super tasty lunch or dinner solution that you can make any day of the week.

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    In food processor, pulse DORITOS® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips until finely ground. Transfer to shallow bowl.

  • 2

    Pat chicken dry with paper towel. Season each chicken half with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.

  • 3

    Whisk egg in another shallow bowl.

  • 4

    Transfer flour to another shallow bowl.

  • 5

    Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg and roll in ground DORITOS® until well coated.

  • 6

    Preheat air fryer to 400°F according to manufacturer’s instructions.

  • 7

    Arrange breaded chicken in air-fryer basket. Drizzle with oil.

  • 8

    Air-fry, turning once halfway through the cook time, for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown, cooked through and instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into thickest part of chicken. Let rest for 5 minutes.

  • 9

    In medium bowl, toss salad mix with ranch dressing until well coated.

  • 10

    Slice chicken into strips.

  • 11

    Divide salad between 2 bowls. Garnish each with Parmesan, hardboiled eggs and banana peppers. Top with chicken strips.

Tips & Tricks

  • Season chicken instead with your favorite blend of spices and herbs.
  • Alternatively, deep-fry or shallow-fry chicken if preferred.
  • Substitute salad mix and ranch dressing with your favorite greens and salad dressing as desired.

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