Description
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders are golden, crunchy strips of chicken coated in a spicy buffalo sauce, perfect for game day snacks, appetizers, or a flavorful main dish served with your favorite dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Chicken and Coating
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 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
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
For Frying
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Coating Mixtures: In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs or panko with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper for a flavorful coating mix.
- Coat Chicken Tenders: Take each chicken tender and first dip it into the flour to ensure the egg adheres well. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a skillet to cover about 1/4 inch of the bottom and heat it over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking, ideal for frying.
- Fry Chicken Tenders: Carefully place the coated chicken tenders into the hot oil. Fry each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked, ensuring an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked tenders with a slotted spoon and place them onto paper towels to absorb any excess oil, ensuring crispiness.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: Transfer the drained chicken tenders into a bowl and toss them evenly in the buffalo sauce so every piece is coated with that signature spicy flavor.
- Serve: Serve the crispy buffalo chicken tenders warm alongside ranch or blue cheese dressing and optional celery or carrot sticks for a complete meal or appetizer experience.
Notes
- For a lighter preparation, bake or air fry the chicken tenders instead of frying.
- Serve with celery and carrot sticks to complement the spicy buffalo flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
