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Crispy Homemade Chicken Fingers

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!

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

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:
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  1. Add in about 2 inches of oil to a deep skillet. Heat over medium heat until oil reaches 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.