KFC Oreo Fried Chicken Tenders (Printable Version)

Crispy fried chicken strips double-coated with batter and crushed Oreos for a crunchy, sweet-savory bite.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb chicken tenders
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder

→ First Coating

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - ¼ cup milk

→ Oreo Coating

08 - 18 Oreo cookies, finely crushed with cream filling

→ For Frying

09 - 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

# Steps:

01 - Pat chicken tenders dry and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Arrange flour in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs with milk in a separate bowl for dipping.
03 - Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip into the egg and milk mixture, then coat again with flour to ensure full coverage.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
05 - Fry chicken tenders in batches for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels.
06 - While still warm, dip each fried tender into the egg and milk mixture again, then roll in crushed Oreos, pressing gently to adhere.
07 - Return Oreo-coated tenders to hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the Oreo crust is crisp but not burnt. Drain on fresh paper towels.
08 - Serve immediately while hot and crispy for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • That shock of sweet Oreo crunch against juicy, savory chicken keeps you coming back for just one more piece.
  • It's proof that food combinations that sound crazy sometimes turn out to be exactly what your taste buds wanted all along.
  • Honestly, the look on people's faces when they realize what's coating the chicken is worth the effort alone.
02 -
  • The crushed Oreos must include the cream—removing it is a sad mistake that costs you half the flavor and texture.
  • Oil temperature is everything; even 5 degrees off ruins the final result, so invest in a cheap kitchen thermometer if you don't have one.
  • The second egg dip can't be rushed—room-temperature egg mixture sticks better than cold, and pressing the Oreos on gently keeps them intact.
03 -
  • Let the oil come back to temperature between batches—rushing this step drops the temp too low and kills crispiness.
  • Don't crowd the pan; frying in batches takes longer but keeps the oil hot and the coating crackling.
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