Description
Learn how to make delicious Buffalo Chicken Tenders at home with this easy recipe. Juicy chicken strips are coated in a crispy batter, fried to perfection, and tossed in a tangy Buffalo sauce for the ultimate flavor explosion. Perfect for game day snacks or a fun family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken tenders or chicken thighs (sliced into strips)
For the Wet Batter:
- 1 egg
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
For the Dry Batter:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp paprika
- 5 tbsp honey
- ¾ cup Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Slice the chicken tenders or thighs into strips.
- Make the Wet Batter: Whisk together egg, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Whip Up the Buffalo Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, paprika, honey, and Frank’s. Simmer until smooth.
- Heat the Oil: Heat frying oil to 350°F.
- Make the Dry Batter: Mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a bowl.
- Batter & Fry: Coat marinated chicken in the dry mixture and fry until golden.
- Sauce ‘Em Up: Toss fried tenders in buffalo sauce and serve hot with ranch.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne or chili flakes to the buffalo sauce.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for crispy tenders.
- Use a hand blender if needed to smooth out the buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Chicken Tenders Recipe, Buffalo Chicken Recipe
