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Hot Cheetos Chicken Strips

kelsey
Grab a bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos and whip up this quick and easy meal! These Hot Cheetos Chicken Strips are crunchy, spicy and actually quite healthy!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course

Equipment

  • Oven OR Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c crushed Flamin' Hot Cheetos
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 lb chicken tenders

Instructions
 

  • Place the crushed Cheetos in a shallow dish and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayo, salt and cayenne.
  • Fold in the chicken until coated.
  • Coat each piece of chicken with crushed Cheetos and place on a wire rack.
  • Spray some cooking spray over the chicken tenders.
  • BAKE for 15 minutes or until the thickest piece of chicken registers 165°F.
    or
    AIR FRY! Place in the basket and air fry for about 10 minutes at 400°F.
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