Chicken Fries


Chicken Fries are super crispy and delicious making them a huge hit with kids and adults. A copycat recipe that will have you skipping the drive thru for the homemade version.

If you love the classic Fried Chicken Strips you are going to flip for these honey bbq chicken fries. Serve them up with a batch of french fries and homemade coleslaw for a quick weeknight dinner.

Black dish with honey bbq chicken fries, dippings sauce.

We hardly ever have takeout since we live in the country but still get cravings for fast food favorites and Chicken Fries are at the top of our must-make list.

Ingredients Needed

  • Chicken Tenders
  • Corn Starch
  • Egg
  • Whole Milk
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Dried Oregano
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil

Honey BBQ Sauce

  • Ketchup
  • Honey
  • Brown Sugar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Chili Powder
  • Granulated Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Kosher Salt Black Pepper

Step By Step Directions

Collage making honey bbq sauce. Ingredients in pan/ cooked.

STEP 1 Make the BBQ Sauce by combining all ingredients into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to bubble. Lower to simmer, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making breading station for chicken fries. Seasoned flour/egg and milk.

STEP 2 In a shallow bowl mix together the flour, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl beat the egg and milk together.

Thin sliced chicken tenders for chicken fries.

STEP 3 Slice each chicken tender into ¼ inch strips.

Collage breading chicken fries.

STEP 4 Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

STEP 5 Dip each piece chicken into the egg and dredge in flour. Place on a lined baking sheet, with space between. Repeat with remaining chicken.

STEP 6 Heat the vegetable oil over high heat in a heavy bottom pan or dutch oven using a fry thermometer.

Frying chicken fries in vegetable oil.

STEP 7 Cook chicken in batches, not over crowding the pan until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.

FRYING TIP: Keep the oil between 375° and 400°. Let the oil come back to temperature between batches for the crispiest chicken that doesn't soak up too much of the oil.

Chicken fries draining on a paper towel.

STEP 8 Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Line with paper towels. Remove chicken to the wire rack to drain.

Collage tossing chicken fries with bbq sauce in a bowl.

STEP 9 Place chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with bbq sauce and toss to coat.

Platter of honey bbq chicken fries.

Serve immediately.

Notes and Variations

Tossing the chicken with bbq sauce is optional, skip this step if you would rather serve them plain or dip in sauce.

Best Sauces for Chicken Fries: Honey Mustard Sauce, Chick Fil A Sauce, Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce, Blooming Onion Sauce.

Baking Directions: Spray or lightly brush vegetable oil or olive oil over the chicken pieces and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12- 15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°.

Air Fryer Directions: Spray or lightly brush vegetable oil or olive oil over the chicken pieces. Place in air fryer basket with space in between. Air fry at 400° for 6- 8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°.

Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Reheat: Place in a skillet lightly coated with oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Oven/Air Fryer at 350° for 5- 8 minutes.

Black dish with chicken fries and bbq sauce.

More Family Friendly Chicken Recipes

  • Cornflake Chicken is one of our favorite chicken tender recipes. Made in the oven or air fryer for a crunchy chicken tender that everyone loves.
  • Easy Popcorn Chicken is another drive thru copycat recipe that is super simple to make at home. A favorite for kids of all ages.
  • Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are so delicious with amazing layers of flavor. Crispy crusted chicken with marinara and melted cheese on a toasted bun.
Chicken fries dipping in bbq sauce.

If you are looking for a meal that will get the whole family excited for dinner, give these Chicken Fries a try. They are tender, flavorful and extra crispy!

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Yield: 4 Servings

Chicken Fries

Chicken fries in a black dish with bbq sauce in a bowl.

Chicken Fries are super crispy and delicious making them a huge hit with kids and adults. A copycat recipe that will have you skipping the drive thru for the homemade version.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ pounds chicken tenders
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • 1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 3 cups vegetable oil

Honey BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken into ¼ inch strips.
  2. Toss with cornstarch, coating well.
  3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix flour with garlic, onion, oregano, smoked paprika, salta and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat egg and milk together.
  4. Dip chicken into egg mixture and then dredge through flour coating completely. Shake off excess flour and place on lined baking sheet with space between. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  5. Heat oil in a dutch oven or deep skillet to 375° using a frying thermometer. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a wire rack and top with paper towels.
  6. Carefully drop chicken into hot oil in small batches, not over crowding the pan. Fry for 3- 4 minutes until lightly browned and chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
  7. Remove from oil and place on wire rack to drain.
  8. Place chicken into a large bowl and drizzle with ½ cup honey bbq sauce and toss to coat. If more sauce is needed, add 2 tablespoons at a time until chicken is lightly coated in sauce.
  9. Serve immediately.

For the Honey BBQ Sauce:

Add ketchup, honey, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, garlic, onion, chili powder, salt and pepper to a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until brown sugar is melted and sauce starts to bubble. Lower to simmer and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Notes

Tossing the chicken with bbq sauce is optional, skip this step if you would rather serve them plain or dip in the sauce.

Baking Directions: Spray or lightly brush vegetable oil or olive oil over the chicken pieces and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 12- 15 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°.

Air Fryer Directions: Spray or lightly brush vegetable oil or olive oil over the chicken pieces. Place in air fryer basket with space in between. Air fry at 400° for 6- 8 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°.

Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days

Reheat: Place in a skillet lightly coated with oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Oven/Air Fryer at 350° for 5- 8 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1113Total Fat: 54gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 2222mgCarbohydrates: 126gFiber: 4gSugar: 47gProtein: 35g

Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.

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© Milisa
Cuisine: American / Category: Chicken

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