Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders: Crispy, Juicy Perfection at Home
Discover the secrets to making perfectly crispy and juicy buttermilk fried chicken tenders at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in flour mixture.
- Fry tenders in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Adjust spices to your liking for more or less heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders