Description
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders are golden and crunchy chicken strips coated in a spicy buffalo sauce. Perfect as a game day snack, appetizer, or a satisfying meal paired with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound chicken tenders
Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce & Oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough for shallow frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Breading Stations: Set up three shallow bowls; place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in the third.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Dip each chicken tender first into the flour, coating evenly, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat Oil: Warm vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking, suitable for frying.
- Fry Chicken: Fry the breaded chicken tenders for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fried tenders and place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil and keep them crispy.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: While still warm, toss the cooked tenders in buffalo sauce until they are thoroughly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and optional celery and carrot sticks for a classic touch.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake or air fry the chicken tenders instead of frying.
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks for a refreshing crunch.
- Store any leftover tenders in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
