Crispy Crack Chicken Tenders
These Crispy Crack Chicken Tenders are golden, crunchy, and incredibly addictive! Perfect for quick dinners, parties, or satisfying snack cravings — ready in under 30 minutes with pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Snack
- Method: Baked / Air Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
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1.5 lbs chicken tenders or breast strips
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
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For the Coating:
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1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
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1 cup crushed cornflakes
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper
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2 eggs, beaten
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Instructions
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Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Let sit 30 minutes (optional).
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Prepare Coating: In one bowl, whisk eggs. In another, mix panko, cornflakes, Parmesan, and spices.
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Bread the Chicken: Dip chicken into egg, then press into coating mix.
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Bake or Air-Fry:
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Oven: Bake at 425°F for 18–20 mins on a rack over a tray.
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Air Fryer: Cook at 400°F for 10–12 mins, flipping once.
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Serve: Enjoy hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days.
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Reheat in oven/air fryer to maintain crispiness.
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Optional add-ins: Cajun spice, shredded mozzarella, or fresh herbs.
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Gluten-free option: use GF breadcrumbs & cornflakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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