Description
A healthier twist on traditional chicken fingers, these crispy baked buffalo chicken fingers are tender and packed with flavor, making them the perfect appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Soak the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken tenders in the flour mixture, then dip them back into the buttermilk and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the coated chicken fingers on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, then toss in buffalo sauce before serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese, and enjoy with celery and carrot sticks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg