Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders | Spicy Buttermilk Recipe

🍗 Get ready to make the crispiest, juiciest chicken tenders with this easy buttermilk and hot sauce recipe! Perfect for a weeknight dinner, game day snack, or comfort food craving, these chicken tenders are marinated overnight, coated in a perfectly seasoned flour dredge, and fried to golden perfection. Ingredients (Serves 4–6): Wet Mix: ✔️ 2 Cups Whole Cultured Buttermilk ✔️ 5–6 oz Bottle Hot Sauce (I used Texas Pete) ✔️ 1 tsp each: Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, White Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt Dry Mix: ✔️ 2½ Cups Plain All-Purpose Flour ✔️ 1 Tbsp Paprika ✔️ 3 tsp Baking Powder ✔️ 1½ tsp Salt ✔️ 1 tsp each: Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper ✔️ Chicken Tenderloins ✔️ Peanut Oil (or preferred frying oil) Instructions: 1️⃣ Rinse chicken and pat dry. Marinate in wet mix for 24 hours in the fridge 2️⃣ Bring chicken close to room temperature the next day 3️⃣ Mix dry ingredients and coat chicken thoroughly 4️⃣ Fry chicken in hot oil (300–320°F) until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F 5️⃣ Drain on a wire rack and sprinkle with a pinch of salt 6️⃣ Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or sides ✨ Pro Tip: Marinating overnight in buttermilk and hot sauce ensures maximum flavor and tender juiciness! 👇 What’s your favorite dipping sauce for chicken tenders — honey mustard, ranch, or spicy mayo? Comment below! 🔔 Subscribe for more quick & easy comfort food recipes 👉    / howdoyoucookbacktobasics   🛒 Shop my kitchen tools 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/howdoyouc... #friedchicken #chickentenders #crispychicken #buttermilkchicken #spicychicken #comfortfood #easyrecipes #howdoyoucook #backtobasicscooking #homemadechicken