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Bang Bang Chicken Tenders

Bang Bang Chicken Tenders

Buttermilk marinated chicken tenders fried until golden and tossed in a creamy sweet and spicy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating & Resting 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 583 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or air fryer
  • Wire rack
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 lb chicken tenderloins
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Marinate. Chill the chicken in the buttermilk and spices for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Coat. Dredge in the flour and cornstarch and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Sauce. Stir the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and vinegar together and chill.
  • Cook. Fry at 375 F for 4 to 6 minutes or air fry at 400 F for 18 minutes.
  • Toss. Drain on a rack and toss in the sauce.

Notes

Substitutions: Use chicken breast strips.
Tips: Fry in small batches.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword bang bang chicken tenders, Buttermilk, Chicken Tenderloins, Mayonnaise, Sweet Chili Sauce