Description
Crispy buffalo chicken tenders are a spicy and flavorful dish perfect for game day or a quick meal. The tenders are coated in a crispy breading and tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken tender in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the tenders for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, mix buffalo sauce and melted butter.
- Toss the fried tenders in the buffalo sauce mixture.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, double coat the tenders.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (3 tenders)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken, crispy tenders, spicy chicken