# Crispy Tenders

A recipe for making crispy chicken tenders at home that are seriously satisfying.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g boneless chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornflour/cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp red chili powder
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups oil for deep frying

## Instructions

1. Soak chicken strips in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best for extra juicy tenders).
2. Mix flour, cornflour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, chili powder, and baking powder in a bowl.
3. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
4. Dip marinated chicken in flour mix, then egg wash, then flour mix again (double coating = extra crunch).
5. Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C (350°F).
6. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per batch.
7. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
8. Let rest 2 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- deep pan
- bowl
- paper towel

## Tips

- Soak chicken strips in buttermilk overnight for extra juicy tenders.
- Double coating provides extra crunch.
- Add  tsp dried oregano + a pinch of MSG (optional) to the flour mix for extra KFC-style flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14esv886Hvo/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/490f12ac-ff80-43f5-a094-120aad34af0f
- Extracted: 2026-07-10

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