Chicken Fries
Chicken Fries are super crispy and delicious making them a huge hit with kids and adults. A copycat recipe that will have you skipping the drive thru for the homemade version.
If you love the classic Fried Chicken Strips and Burger King Chicken Fries, you are going to flip for these honey bbq chicken fries. Serve them up with your favorite sauce, french fries and homemade coleslaw for a quick weeknight dinner.
We rarely have takeout since we live in the country but still get cravings for fast food favorites and Crispy Chicken Fries are at the top of our must-make list.
Ingredients Needed for Chicken Fries Recipe
- Chicken Tenders work best – boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used.
- Corn Starch
- Egg
- Whole Milk
- All Purpose Flour
- Granulated Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Smoked Paprika
- Dried Oregano
- Kosher Salt
- Black Pepper
- Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil for Frying
Honey BBQ Sauce
- Ketchup
- Honey
- Brown Sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon Mustard
- Chili Powder
- Granulated Garlic
- Onion Powder
- Kosher Salt Black Pepper
Step By Step Directions for Original Chicken Fries
STEP 1 Make the BBQ Sauce by combining all ingredients into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to bubble. Lower to simmer, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
STEP 2 In a shallow bowl mix together the flour, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl beat the egg and milk together.
STEP 3 Slice each chicken tender into 1/4 inch thin strips.
STEP 4 Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
STEP 5 Dip each piece chicken into the egg and dredge in flour. Place on a lined baking sheet, with space between. Repeat with remaining chicken.
STEP 6 Heat the vegetable oil over high heat in a heavy bottom pan or dutch oven using a fry thermometer.
STEP 7 Cook chicken in batches, not over crowding the pan until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
FRYING TIP: Keep the oil between 375° and 400°. Let the oil come back to temperature between batches for the crispiest chicken that doesn’t soak up too much of the oil.
STEP 8 Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Line with paper towels. Remove chicken to the wire rack to drain.
STEP 9 Place chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with bbq sauce and toss to coat.
Serve immediately.
Notes and Variations
- BBQ Sauce: Tossing the chicken with bbq sauce is optional, skip this step if you would rather serve them plain or serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Spicy Chicken Fries: Add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture to create a spicy breading.
- Best Sauces for Chicken Fries: Honey Mustard Sauce, Chick Fil A Sauce, Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce, Blooming Onion Sauce or Jalapeno BBQ Sauce.
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Place in a skillet lightly coated with oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Oven/Air Fryer at 350° for 5- 8 minutes.
Baking Directions: Spray or lightly brush vegetable oil or olive oil over the chicken pieces and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12- 15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°.
Air Fryer Directions: Spray or lightly brush vegetable oil or olive oil over the chicken pieces. Place in air fryer basket with space in between. Air fry at 400° for 6- 8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°.
More Family Friendly Chicken Recipes
- Cornflake Chicken is one of our favorite chicken tender recipes. Made in the oven or air fryer for a crunchy chicken tender that everyone loves.
- Easy Popcorn Chicken is another drive thru copycat recipe that is super simple to make at home. Chicken bites are a favorite for kids of all ages.
- Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are so delicious with amazing layers of flavor. Crispy crusted chicken with marinara and melted cheese on a toasted bun.
The next time you are looking for a meal that will get the whole family excited for dinner, give these Chicken Fries a try. They are tender, flavorful and extra crispy!
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Chicken Fries
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cups vegetable oil
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Slice chicken into 1/4 inch strips.
- Toss with cornstarch, coating well.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix flour with garlic, onion, oregano, smoked paprika, salta and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat egg and milk together.
- Dip chicken into egg mixture and then dredge through flour coating completely. Shake off excess flour and place on lined baking sheet with space between. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep skillet to 375° using a frying thermometer. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack and top with paper towels.
- Carefully drop chicken into hot oil in small batches, not over crowding the pan. Fry for 3- 4 minutes until lightly browned and chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from oil and place on wire rack to drain.
- Place chicken into a large bowl and drizzle with 1/2 cup honey bbq sauce and toss to coat. If more sauce is needed, add 2 tablespoons at a time until chicken is lightly coated in sauce.
- Serve immediately.
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
- Add ketchup, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, onion, chili powder, salt and pepper to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until brown sugar is melted and sauce starts to bubble. Lower to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat.