Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Crispy and tender, these buttermilk fried chicken tenders are the perfect comfort food that will soothe your cravings.
Ingredients
For the chicken tenders
- 2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- as needed Oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, soak chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Fry the tenders in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the oil and maintain a steady temperature; too cool oil will make the chicken greasy, while too hot oil will burn the breading.