Description
Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders are juicy strips of chicken soaked in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, and deep-fried until golden and crunchy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Place chicken tenders in a bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge in seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken tenders in batches for 5–6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
Notes
- Marinating overnight improves tenderness and flavor.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for best results.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
