Crispy Homemade Chicken Fingers
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
10 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
4 people
-
Calories
646 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Lunch
-
Cuisine
American
Crispy Homemade Chicken Fingers
Report
Crispy homemade chicken fingers are even better than your favorite restaurant! You can bake, fry, or air fryer your chicken fingers to make them exactly to your liking. This 30 minute meal is going to be a huge hit!
Share:
Ingredients
Chicken Strips
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken tenders trimmed of fat
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup butter melted, for baked method
- vegetable oil for frying, about 2 inches
Instructions
Frying Instructions:
- Add in about 2 inches of oil to a deep skillet. Heat over medium heat until oil reaches 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow dish or pie plate, add in 1/2 cup flour. In a separate dish, beat together egg and milk. In a 3rd dish, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup flour, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.
- Working one at a time, dip chicken tenders into the plain flour and shake off excess. Then dip into the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumb/flour mixture. Make sure to coat thoroughly. Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between each strip.
- Place about 3-4 strips into the preheated oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Work in batches to not crowd the pan until all are fried. Place on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet to let excess oil drain off.
- Serve chicken strips hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow dish or pie plate, add in 1/2 cup flour. In a separate dish, beat together egg and milk. In a 3rd dish, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup flour, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.
- Working one at a time, dip chicken tenders into the plain flour and shake off excess. Then dip into the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumb/flour mixture. Make sure to coat thoroughly. Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between each strip.
- Drizzle with melted butter and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a shallow dish or pie plate, add in 1/2 cup flour. In a separate dish, beat together egg and milk. In a 3rd dish, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 cup flour, salt, garlic powder, pepper, and paprika.
- Working one at a time, dip chicken tenders into the plain flour and shake off excess. Then dip into the egg mixture, and then into the breadcrumb/flour mixture. Make sure to coat thoroughly. Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between each strip.
- Drizzle with melted butter and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare chicken as you would to fry. Then place chicken on tray, spray with cooking oil and cook 5-6 minutes on each side, (10-12 minutes total) until the chicken is cooked through and crispy and golden on the outside.
- Work in batches so that you don't crowd the air fryer.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
646kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
217mg
(72%)
Sodium
1102mg
(46%)
Potassium
754mg
(22%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
964IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 217mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 1102mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 964IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
