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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 1113kcal
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.
Notes
Tossing the chicken with bbq sauce is optional, skip this step if you would rather serve them plain or dip in the sauce.
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°.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1113kcal | Carbohydrates: 126g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 42g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 2222mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 47g