Crispy Chicken Tenders and Fries
These crispy chicken tenders and seasoned fries are a delicious homemade comfort food. Easy to make, kid-friendly, and full of flavor, perfect for family dinners or weekend treats!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven
- Wire Rack
- Baking Sheet
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
For the Fries
- 1.5 lbs all-purpose potatoes (about 650 g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp black ground pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp sweet paprika powder
For the Chicken Tenders
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (about 900 g)
- 1.5 cups flour (180 g)
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sweet paprika powder
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut potatoes into thin sticks and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Spread them on a preheated parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Dip chicken tenders first in the flour mix, then egg, then flour again.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry tenders in batches, about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Let them drain on a wire rack.
- Plate the tenders next to your fries and serve while hot and crispy!
Notes
For extra crunch, try double-dipping the tenders or tossing fries with Parmesan right after baking. Both fries and tenders work great in the air fryer too!
