Description
Crispy fried chicken tenders coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze, delivering the perfect balance of crunch and heat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic granules
- 2 teaspoons onion granules
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 3 teaspoons coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons white distilled vinegar
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken tenders, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic granules, onion granules, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 375°F.
- Remove tenders from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place breaded tenders on a rack and let rest for up to 15 minutes.
- Fry tenders in batches for 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a rack.
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, cayenne, vinegar, and butter. Heat until melted and smooth.
- Brush or spoon the hot honey sauce over the fried tenders.
- Serve warm with optional dipping sauces.
Notes
- Marinating longer enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Double dredging creates an extra crispy coating.
- Maintain oil temperature for even frying.
- Adjust spice level by reducing cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
