Crispy Chicken Fries | Easy Homemade Chicken Fries Recipe
95kcal
Ingredients
For the seasoned chicken:
- 2 boneless chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
For the dry batter:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the breadcrumbs:
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs (you can use regular bread crumbs, I think next time I will just use regular bread crumbs because the panko bread crumbs I used were pretty big)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
For the Egg Wash:
- 1 whole egg
- 1 cup water
Method
- First, cut the chicken breast into long strips, pat dry, and add to a mixing bowl
- Season the chicken strips with salt, pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Then drizzle the 2 tbsp on oil. Marinate it for 1-2 hours in the fridge
- To make the dry batter, in a bowl add and mix together the flour, salt, pepper, paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder.
- For the egg wash, combine the water and egg and whisk well.
- In a separate tray, add the bread crumbs and parsley and mix well
- First coat the chicken in the dry batter then egg
- Then flour again, egg again, then the bread crumbs.
- Heat the oil to 350º F then add the coated chicken strips.
- Cook for 2-3 min until golden and crispy, or until the internal temp reaches 165ºF.
- Serve with dipping sauce
- Enjoy!!
Notes
• For the crispiest Chicken Fries, double-dredging the chicken in flour and egg wash helps create an extra crunchy coating.
• Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter and crispier texture than traditional breadcrumbs.
• Fry the chicken fries in oil heated to approximately 350°F for the best golden-brown exterior.
• Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying, as this can lower the oil temperature and result in less crispy chicken.
• Let the fried chicken fries rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels to maintain maximum crunch.
• These homemade chicken fries pair perfectly with ranch, honey mustard, barbecue sauce, spicy mayo, or buffalo sauce.
• Leftover chicken fries can be reheated in an air fryer at 375°F for 3–5 minutes to restore their crispiness.