This is a recipe the entire family loves. I typically make a double batch, reheating the leftovers in the air fryer. This is a fantastic weeknight meal.
Buttermilk Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts Cut into strips, pounded
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 2 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- canola oil for frying
- dried parsley optional – for color at the end
Instructions
- In one bowl, mix eggs and buttermilk. Add chicken and let them cozy up.
- In another bowl, combine all the dry ingredients for that perfect crispy coating.
- In a sizzling fry pan with 1-1.5 inches of canola oil, dip those buttermilk-soaked chicken strips into the dry mix and into the hot oil they go.
- Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side, in batches to keep the tenders happy and crispy. No overcrowding allowed!
- Add dried parsley if you want a pop of color. That’s it! Dive into the crunch and savor the flavor. Enjoy these golden goodies!
