Chicken Fries (2 ways)
from SeniorSkillet.com
Chicken Fries are delicious when cooked in lard in a cast iron skillet. The perfect Southern Chicken Fries Recipe, both Dredged and Buttermilk Marinated.
Servings 4
Calories 1kcal
Ingredients
- 1-2 lb Chicken Breast
- ½ cup Buttermilk
- Dredge Mix
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Combine dredge ingredients in shallow bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Slice chicken breasts into french fry sized pieces (about ¼").
- If you want more breading on the chicken fries, put ½ cup butttermilk in a bowl and dip each fry in buttermilk before dredging.
- Place several pounds of lard in a small dutch oven and get temperature to 375.
- Place each fry in in dredge and turn to coat.
- Stage on a baking sheet to take to hot oil.
- Fry in batches for about 5 minutes, turning after 2 ½ minutes.
- Allow oil temerature to recover after each batch.
- Place chicken fries on pan with wire rack inside to drain.
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