Fried Buttermilk Chicken Strips

These fried buttermilk chicken strips bathe chicken tenders in buttermilk, then dredges them in seasoned all-purpose flour for crunchy and moist bites.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 518 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 2 cups peanut oil, or as needed
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 pounds chicken tenders

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Soak chicken tenders in buttermilk in a large glass or ceramic bowl in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, garlic salt, mustard powder, paprika, and black pepper in a large brown paper bag.

Step 4

Remove chicken from buttermilk and lightly shake off excess; discard buttermilk. Chicken should still be damp. Drop chicken into bag of seasoned flour; shake until well-coated.

Step 5

Lower chicken carefully into hot oil in batches, about 6 pieces at a time depending on the size of your fryer or saucepan. Fry until golden brown, crispy, and no longer pink in the center, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and black pepper while still warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.