Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sticks for Game Day
These Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sticks deliver a satisfying crunch and a fiery kick, making them an ideal snack for game days or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- Cooking oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a deep fryer.
- Prepare a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs combined with seasonings.
- Season flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Dredge each chicken strip first in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- If frying, carefully lower the breaded chicken sticks into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- If baking, place coated chicken sticks on a greased baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking oil. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- While the chicken is cooking, heat buffalo sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Once cooked, coat the chicken sticks in the warmed buffalo sauce and toss to evenly coat.
- Serve with your choice of dip, like ranch or blue cheese dressing.