07/20/2026
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders coated in a buttery, spicy Buffalo sauce. Serve them with ranch or blue cheese dressing.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
1½ pounds chicken tenderloins
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Vegetable oil, for frying
Buffalo Sauce
½ cup Buffalo-style hot sauce
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Place the chicken tenders in a bowl. Add the buttermilk and hot sauce, then mix until coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl.
Remove each chicken tender from the buttermilk and allow the excess to drip off.
Coat the chicken thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing firmly so the coating sticks.
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
Fry the chicken in small batches for 4 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a wire rack and let it drain.
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
Stir in the hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder.
Add the fried chicken tenders to a large bowl and pour the sauce over them.
Toss gently until evenly coated and serve immediately.