Remove the Hot Cheetos from the bag and place them into the blender. Blend for 10-15 seconds. Using a spoon mix the crumbs around and blend again for another 10-15 seconds.

Remove half the crumbs and place in the flour and black pepper. Add the crumbs back into the blender and blend together for 10-15 seconds. If needed mix together and blend for another 10-15 seconds.

Crack an egg and add it to a bowl. In another bowl add the flour and Hot Cheeto mixtures.

Place the chicken tenders into the crumb mixtures then into the egg and then back into the crumb mixture.

Transfer the chicken tenders to the air fryer basket and cook at 390F for 14 minutes. Flipping halfway through.

Once the timer goes off make sure the internal temperature is 165F. Remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve.