✔ 2 lbs chicken tenders (or boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips) 🍗
✔ 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating, makes them extra juicy!) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon onion powder
✔ ½ teaspoon paprika 🌶️
For the Breading:
✔ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✔ ½ cup cornstarch (makes them extra crispy!)
✔ 1 teaspoon salt
✔ 1 teaspoon black pepper
✔ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✔ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick!)
✔ 2 large eggs 🥚 (beaten, for coating)
✔ 2 tablespoons water
For Frying:
✔ 2-3 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying) 🛢️
✅ Optional Dips: Ranch, honey mustard, BBQ sauce, or spicy mayo!
