Crispy Chicken Fingers Recipe

Name: Crispy Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Oil, For Frying; 2- 1/2 cups Self-Rising Flour, Divided; 1- 1/2 cup Buttermilk, Fat Free; 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce; 1/2 cups Cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon Salt, Plus More To Season Chicken After Frying; 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard; 5 whole Chicken Breast, Boneless And Skinless

Servings: persons

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Preheat a 12-inch chicken fryer with 3/4 inch canola oil to medium to medium high heat.
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The oil should be shimmering.
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Create a dredging station with 3 pie plates: 2 cups of flour in the first one, buttermilk and hot sauce in the second, the remaining flour, cornstarch and spices in the third.
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Cut the chicken breasts into strips (4 to 5 strips per breast).
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Test the oil by putting a pinch of flour into it.
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If the flour immediately bubbles up, then its ready!
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Place 4 strips into the first pie plate, making sure to cover the entire strip with flour.
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Then, one by one, dip the strip into the buttermilk, then into the seasoned flour, making sure to press the flour into the buttermilk.
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Lay the strip into the oil and repeat the procedure with the remaining 3 strips.
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Once the chicken is golden brown on the cooking side, flip the strip over and let it fry till brown on the other side.
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Remove and drain on a rack placed over a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
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Immediately sprinkle the chicken with salt (always salt fried foods when they come out of the oil!)
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Repeat the process with the remaining chicken until all the chicken is fried!
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These are really good with honey mustard or french fry sauce!
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Any leftovers can be cut up and used in a chicken salad.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Oil, For Frying, 2- 1/2 cups Self-Rising Flour, Divided, 1- 1/2 cup Buttermilk, Fat Free, 2 Tablespoons Hot Sauce, and more.

Yes, Crispy Chicken Fingers falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crispy Chicken Fingers

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Variations & substitutions

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