Buffalo Chicken Tenders Crispy (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy chicken tenders tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, with a tangy kick and crunchy bite.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Wet Batter

01 - 900 g chicken tenders or boneless chicken thighs, sliced into strips
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 480 ml buttermilk
04 - Juice of 0.5 lemon
05 - 2 tablespoons garlic powder
06 - 1 tablespoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Dry Batter

08 - 345 g all-purpose flour
09 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
10 - 1 tablespoon paprika
11 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Buffalo Sauce

12 - 75 g unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
14 - 1 teaspoon paprika
15 - 75 g honey
16 - 180 ml Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce

→ For Frying

17 - 1–1.5 litres vegetable oil or grapeseed oil, for deep frying

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Slice boneless chicken thighs into thin strips if needed and set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth. Add the chicken strips, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor.
03 - In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in minced garlic, paprika, honey, and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce. Simmer until smooth and glossy. For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes if desired. If the sauce separates, blend using a hand blender until emulsified.
04 - Pour 2–3 inches of frying oil into a deep skillet or countertop fryer. Heat the oil to 175°C, monitoring temperature with a food thermometer.
05 - In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt thoroughly.
06 - Remove the marinated chicken from the wet batter and dredge directly in the dry flour mixture. Press each piece to ensure thorough coating for a crispy finish. Fry the chicken strips in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain excess oil on a paper towel-lined plate.
07 - Immediately toss the hot fried chicken tenders in the buffalo sauce until evenly coated. Serve hot with ranch dressing for dipping.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - For extra crispiness, press the breading firmly onto each chicken strip before frying.
02 - Allow the fried chicken to rest on a wire rack for a minute to maintain crunch.

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