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A serving of golden brown, crispy fried chicken fries on a dark plate with dipping sauces.
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fried chicken fries recipe​

Master the ultimate fried chicken fries recipe! Better than fast food, using ground chicken or breast. Crispy, golden, and easy to make. Get the recipe!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword fried chicken fries recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
freezing time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 310kcal
Author C. Sophie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground chicken or boneless skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Vegetable oil or Avocado oil for frying
  • Optional: Dipping sauces Garlic Aioli, BBQ, or Buffalo

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken mixture: If using ground chicken, mix it with half of the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. If using chicken breast, pound to even thickness and slice into uniform 1/2-inch strips.
  • Shape and chill: For ground chicken, pipe or shape the mixture into long, thin 'fry' shapes (approx. 4 inches long) onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to firm up so they hold their shape during breading.
  • Set up the dredging station: Prepare three shallow bowls. In the first, mix the flour and cornstarch. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, combine the panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, paprika, and remaining spices.
  • Bread the fries: Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then press firmly into the panko mixture to ensure a thick, crispy coating.
  • Heat the oil: Pour oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry: Carefully place chicken fries into the hot oil in batches, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  • Drain and serve: Remove from oil and place on a wire cooling rack to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness. Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Notes

Calories: 310 | Protein: 22g | Carbohydrates: 19g | Fat: 16g | Sodium: 520mg