Description
Buffalo Chicken Fries are crispy, spicy, and tender chicken strips coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce, perfect as a handheld snack for game days, parties, or any craving. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy chicken breast strips with a seasoned crispy coating and a bold buffalo sauce for an addictive treat that’s both satisfying and shareable.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 1/2 inch by 3 inch fry-shaped strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for seasoning chicken and marinade)
Coating
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying
- Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (classic hot sauce mixed with melted butter or prepared buffalo sauce)
Optional Dips
- Blue cheese dressing
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Trim chicken breasts and slice into 1/2 inch wide by 3 inch long strips for easy frying and dipping.
- Marinate in Buttermilk: In a bowl, soak chicken strips in buttermilk seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add moisture.
- Mix the Coating: In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to create the crispy breading mixture.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken strips from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each strip thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure full coverage.
- Fry or Bake the Strips: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F or preheat oven to 425°F. Fry strips in small batches until golden brown and crispy or bake on a lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: Immediately after cooking, toss hot chicken fries in buffalo sauce until evenly coated to infuse the bold spicy flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy! Plate the Buffalo Chicken Fries with optional blue cheese or ranch dipping sauces for the perfect snack experience.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to reduce moisture and ensure crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain oil temperature and cook evenly.
- Use fresh or high-quality buffalo sauce for authentic flavor.
- Keep fries warm on a wire rack over a baking sheet if baking in batches.
- Serve immediately after tossing in sauce for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 6-8 fries)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg