Buffalo Chicken Fries
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Buffalo Chicken Fries
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Fries offer a bold and tangy spicy snack or meal featuring tender chicken strips coated in a crunchy breading, tossed in flavorful buffalo wing sauce, and served atop golden, crispy fries. Perfectly quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this customizable dish is great for game day, casual dinners, or anytime you crave a satisfying blend of heat, crunch, and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Not gluten-free (contains flour and breadcrumbs)
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Fries
- 1 lb chicken breasts or tenders, cut into fry-sized strips
- 4 large russet potatoes (fresh cut) or 1 bag (about 16 oz) frozen thick-cut fries
Coating and Seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauces and Oils
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Vegetable oil or olive oil, for frying or baking (about 2 cups for frying)
- Blue cheese or ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Your Fries: If using fresh potatoes, wash and cut them into fry shapes about 1/2 inch thick. Toss with a little oil and seasoning, then bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, or fry them until crispy and golden brown. If using frozen fries, cook according to the package instructions until perfectly crispy.
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts or tenders into thin, fry-sized strips. Season well with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Coat and Cook the Chicken: Dip each chicken strip first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs. For frying: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F and fry chicken strips in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and cooked through; drain on paper towels. For baking: Arrange breaded chicken strips on a greased baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Toss the Chicken Fries in Buffalo Sauce: Transfer the cooked chicken fries to a large bowl and pour the buffalo wing sauce over them. Toss immediately and thoroughly to coat each piece with the spicy, tangy sauce evenly.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange a generous portion of your crispy fries on a plate, top them with the buffalo-coated chicken fries, and serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Pat chicken dry before breading to ensure the coating sticks better and achieves extra crispiness.
- Use high heat oil like vegetable or peanut oil maintained at 350°F for frying to keep chicken golden and less greasy.
- Toss chicken strips immediately in buffalo sauce after cooking to prevent sogginess.
- For extra crunch, double coat chicken strips by dipping twice in eggs and breadcrumbs.
- Drain fried chicken strips on paper towels to remove excess oil before tossing in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Buffalo chicken fries, spicy chicken fries, buffalo sauce, crispy chicken snacks, game day appetizers
