Crispy Homemade Chicken Fries Recipe | Easy & Crunchy
Craving crunch? Our homemade fried chicken fries recipe is the answer. Easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and perfect for dipping. Click to cook tonight!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced into strips) or ground chicken
- 1 cup Buttermilk for marinade
- 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese optional binder
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Chicken bouillon powder umami booster
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breast into thin, uniform strips resembling thick french fries. If using ground chicken, mix with parmesan and cornstarch binders and pipe/shape into strips.
- Place the chicken strips in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls.
- In the first bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, bouillon powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- In the second bowl, whisk the eggs.
- In the third bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs with cornstarch and parmesan cheese for maximum crunch.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk (letting excess drip off), dredge in the seasoned flour, dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the Panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or cast-iron skillet to 350°F (177°C).
- Fry the chicken strips in small batches to avoid crowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and place on a wire rack to drain and cool slightly before serving with dipping sauces.
Notes
Calories: 290, Total Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 24g, Cholesterol: 75mg, Sodium: 520mg