Crispy Chicken Strips That’ll Make You Forget Drive-Thru Forever

Optional but fun:

Cayenne pepper (if you like a little kick)
Hot sauce in the buttermilk (trust me on this)
Pickle juice (yep, like Chick-fil-A style—it’s a game changer)
Step-by-Step: How to Make Crispy Chicken Strips

Alright, enough chit-chat. Let’s fry.

1. Soak the Chicken

Toss your chicken strips into a bowl with buttermilk, salt, pepper, and a splash of hot sauce (optional but so good). Let that chill in the fridge for at least an hour, or even overnight if you’ve got time. The longer they soak, the juicier they get.

Real life tip: I usually do this part in the morning, forget about it, and then thank past me when it’s dinner time.

2. Make the Coating

In one bowl, mix:

1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Crack 2 eggs into another bowl and beat ‘em like you’re making scrambled eggs.

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