✔ 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders (or chicken breasts cut into strips) 🍗
✔ 1 teaspoon salt 🧂
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 🌶️
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Breading:
✔ 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾
✔ 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch!)
✔ ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness!)
✔ 1 teaspoon salt
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon paprika
✔ ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy kick!)
For the Wet Batter:
✔ 2 eggs 🥚
✔ ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar added) 🥛
✔ 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor!)
For Frying:
✔ Vegetable oil (for deep frying, about 3 cups) 🛢️
