Description
Crispy crack chicken tenders are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place chicken tenders in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Carefully place chicken in hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes (including marinating)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken tender (approx.)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crack chicken tenders, crispy chicken, fried chicken recipe, easy chicken tenders