Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders: The Ultimate Easy Recipe for Home Cooks
A simple and delicious recipe for making crispy fried chicken tenders at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Coat each chicken tender in the flour mixture and carefully place in the hot oil.
- Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken tenders in buttermilk and flour.
- Let the oil heat properly before frying to get a crispy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg