Crispy Chicken Fries

Crispy Chicken Fries are a fun take on the classic chicken tenders. Crunchy, moist, and full of flavor, they’re a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike!

Looking for a lunch or after-school snack the kiddos are sure to devour? These crispy chicken fries make meal time super fun and tasty! They’re crunchy, flavorful, portable and a guaranteed hit with the kid and adult crowd alike.

A playful spin on the classic tenders, chicken breast is cut into long and thin strips, coated with bread crumbs, and then fried to a perfect crunch. Even the pickiest eaters can’t refuse these protein-packed “french fries”!

I like to deep-fry my chicken fries because it brings the best crunch and, you know, these are called “fries” for a reason. 🙂 But if you’d rather make do without the mess of splattering oil and serve the kids a less fat version, place the breaded chicken strips in a single layer on a wire rack, spray them with melted butter to help with the browning, and bake in a 375 F oven for about 15 minutes or until golden and crunchy.

I usually season the bread crumbs with a simple mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder for the kiddos but feel free to amp up the flavor with smoked paprika, chili powder, curry powder, dried oregano, or any of your favorite spices.

We love these chicken fries with a Burger King chicken fry sauce knock-off which is a mixture of barbecue sauce and honey mustard but they’re also great with Ranch, sweet and sour, or plain BBQ sauce. This spicy mango sauce is amazing, too!

Here are a few tips on how to make the best Chicken Fries:

• After breading, freeze the chicken fries for a few minutes so the coating will adhere better during frying.
• Use the right kind of oil. Peanut or Canola oil have high smoke points and are perfect for deep-frying.
• Correct temperature is crucial and 350 F to 375 F is the optimal range. Too hot and the breading will brown well before the inside is cooked through. Too low and the chicken fries will absorb a lot more grease.
• To prevent the oil from plummeting, do not overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches as needed but make sure to bring the temperature back to 350 F before adding the next batch.
• Add the chicken strips to the oil one at a time and lay them straight so they’ll fry up in the right shape.
• Don’t drain the fried chicken on paper towels or the steam will make them soggy. Instead, drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or pan to catch oil drips.

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Crispy Chicken Fries

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Crispy Chicken Fries are a fun take on the classic chicken tenders. Crunchy, moist, and full of flavor, they're a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike!

Course: Appetizer, Main Entree

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 456 kcal

Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken
• 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup flour
• oil

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breast in half, and then cut into long, thin strips resembling a french fry.

2. In a shallow plate, combine bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

3. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs until frothy.

4. In another shallow plate, place flour.

5. Dredge the chicken strips in flour, dip in egg, and then coat with bread crumbs. 

6. In a wide, thick-bottomed pan, heat about 2 inches deep of oil to 350 F. 

7. Gently add chicken strips one at a time. Deep-fry until golden and crisp and thermometer inserted in the chicken reads 165 F.

8. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken strips and set on wire rack to drain. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Crispy Chicken Fries

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 154mg 51%

Sodium 964mg 40%

Potassium 542mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 34g 68%

Vitamin A 3%

Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 8%

Iron 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.