Crispy Fast Food Style Chicken Tenders

4 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. 2Take about half of that dry mix and separate it into another bowl.
  3. 3Add 1 egg and 1/4 cup of water to the separated dry mix to make a thick wet batter.
  4. 4Coat chicken tenderloins in the wet batter first.
  5. 5Transfer the chicken tenderloins to the remaining dry mixture and toss until they are fully coated.
  6. 6Fry the chicken in hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. 7Drain the chicken.
  8. 8Dunk the chicken in your favorite sauce or throw them into a wrap.

Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 8 Chicken tenderloins
  • Oil for frying
  • Sauce of choice

Equipment

bowl

Tips

  • The wet batter helps create crispy little clumps that fry up golden and crunchy.
  • Fry at 350–360°F.