Alright 😋 here’s a golden, extra-crispy chicken tenders recipe with 2 easy dipping sauces—perfect for kids, parties, or a cozy night in.
🍗 Crispy Chicken Tenders
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders (or chicken breast cut into strips)
- Salt & black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Oil for frying (or spray for baking/air fryer)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up breading station
- Bowl 1: flour
- Bowl 2: beaten eggs
- Bowl 3: panko + paprika + onion powder
- Coat
- Dredge chicken in flour → egg → panko (press gently).
- Cook
- Fry: Heat oil to medium-high. Fry 3–4 min per side until golden.
- Bake: 425°F (220°C), 18–22 min, flip halfway.
- Air Fryer: 400°F (200°C), 10–12 min, flip once.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot 🔥
🥣 Dipping Sauces
Honey Mustard
- ¼ cup mayo
- 2 tbsp mustard
- 1½ tbsp honey
- Splash of lemon juice
Creamy Garlic Sauce
- ½ cup mayo or Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Optional Sauces
- BBQ
- Ranch
- Sweet chili
- Ketchup + mayo (classic combo 😄)
Pro Tips
- For extra crunch, double-dip in egg + panko
- Add Parmesan to breadcrumbs for next-level flavor
- Rest breaded chicken 10 minutes before cooking
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