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Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a cast iron skillet or deep pan.
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Youll want enough oil so that the tenders will be covered when you add them into the pan.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Line the bottom of a half sheet pan with wax paper.
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Place wire rack(s) over the sheet pan and spray rack(s) with cooking spray.
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Set aside.
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In a medium size bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk and 1/4 cup of the hot sauce.
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In a smaller, square dish, mix together the flour, chicken seasoning, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder with a fork.
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Dip each chicken tender into the egg mixture, then dip into the flour mixture and coat evenly.
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Place each tender onto the wire racks, being careful to not allow them to touch, and continue until you finish dredging all of them.
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Then repeat step 4, dipping each of the tenders back into the egg mixture and then in the flour mixture again so that they have a double coating.
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Place them back on the wire rack.
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Fry tenders in the hot oil until golden brown and crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
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Remove the cooked tenders from the oil using a slotted spoon or spatula.
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Let them drain on paper towels when done.
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Line another sheet pan with parchment paper.
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Mix together butter, remaining 1/2 cup hot sauce, brown sugar and minced garlic in a large bowl.
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Add fried tenders into the bowl, a few at a time, and toss in the sauce with a pair of tongs until evenly coated.
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Place tenders onto the prepared pan and finish coating the rest of the tenders in the sauce.
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Place tenders into the oven and bake for about 5 minutes.
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Serve!
