Description
These Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a family dinner or game day snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
For the Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken tenders, ensuring they are fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, then let it rest on a baking sheet.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil to 350°F, fry tenders in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken before frying.
- Great with honey mustard, ranch, or spicy aioli.
- To bake, spray with cooking oil and bake at 425°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tenders
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
