🍗 Crispy Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauce 😋
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Who doesn’t love crispy, juicy chicken tenders that crunch perfectly on the outside and stay tender on the inside? These homemade chicken tenders are the ultimate comfort food — easy to make, golden brown, and totally irresistible! Whether you’re serving them for lunch, dinner, or as a party snack, they always disappear fast.
🔥 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Extra crispy coating that stays crunchy even after cooling.
Tender, juicy chicken inside every bite.
Works perfectly in the air fryer or deep fryer.
Paired with a creamy, tangy dipping sauce you’ll want to drizzle on everything!
🛒 Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken tenders (or sliced chicken breast)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
Oil for frying (or cooking spray for air fryer)
For the dipping sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp ketchup
½ tsp lemon juice
👨🍳 Directions:
- Prepare the coating: In one bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, add breadcrumbs.
- Coat the chicken: Dip each tender in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs — make sure they’re fully coated!
- Cook:
Air fryer: Spray lightly with oil and air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Fried: Heat oil in a skillet and fry tenders until golden brown and crispy (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Make the sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Dip your crispy tenders into the sauce and enjoy that crunch!
💬 Cooking Tips:
For extra crispiness, use panko breadcrumbs.
Marinate your chicken in buttermilk for 30 minutes before coating — it makes them super tender.
Want to make it spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili flakes to the flour mix!
❤️ Family Favorite
Everyone in the family will love these crispy tenders — even the picky eaters! They’re perfect for game nights, kids’ lunches, or weekend comfort meals. Serve with fries, salad, or coleslaw for a full meal.
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