Craving those iconic Burger King Chicken Fries? Dive into this delicious homemade version that captures the crispy crunch and savory seasoning of the original. These tender chicken breast strips coated in perfectly seasoned breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden brown are perfect for snacking, dinner, or serving at your next get-together. Learn how to make chicken fries just like Burger King at home for a fraction of the cost.
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What Makes Burger King Chicken Fries So Good?
It doesn’t matter what shape breaded chicken comes in; what’s important is the flavor and crunch level of the coating. The crown for the best breading belongs to Burger King for their famous Chicken Fries. These aren’t fries with potatoes, just strips of tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in tasty seasoned breadcrumbs and deep-fried until light and crispy. This copycat recipe delivers that same satisfying crunch and flavor that makes BK Chicken Fries so addictive.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
Once you try chicken fries, you’ll want to have them often. Sure, you could buy boxes at your local Burger King, but you’d spend a king’s ransom when you could cook them at home and save significant money. If you feel comfortable deep-frying (it’s much easier than you think), then you need to add this snack to your gameday menu and regular dinner rotation.
Ingredients You Will Need
To make copycat Burger King Chicken Fries, you’ll need:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Provide tender, juicy strips that cook evenly and absorb the seasoned coating flavors
- All-purpose flour – Creates the first coating layer that helps the egg mixture adhere properly
- Eggs – Act as the binding agent that holds the seasoned breadcrumbs to the chicken
- Breadcrumbs – Form the crispy outer coating that delivers the signature texture
- Paprika – Adds color and mild, sweet pepper flavor that’s essential to the BK taste
- Garlic powder – Contributes savory depth and aromatic complexity
- Onion powder – Provides sweet, savory notes that enhance the overall flavor profile
- Salt – Enhances all other flavors and seasons the coating throughout
- Freshly ground black pepper – Adds warmth and subtle heat that balances the other seasonings
- Vegetable oil – High smoke point oil that creates perfectly crispy results without burning
Special Equipment You May Need
A deep fryer will make frying these chicken fries much easier, but you don’t have to use one. A heavy-bottom pot with a deep-fry thermometer that clips onto the rim of the pot will also help ensure you keep the oil at the proper temperature.Â
A skimmer is one of the best ways to remove the chicken fries from the oil. Tongs or a slotted metal serving spoon are suitable for work, though they won’t be as easy or safe.Â
A meat mallet is almost essential for flattening the chicken, but you can use a rolling pin or a cast-iron skillet in a pinch. Â
How to Make Burger King Chicken Fries at Home
To prep the chicken for frying:
- Trim any bits of skin, tendons, and fat from the chicken breasts and set them aside.Â
- Place a chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat end of a meat mallet, gently pound the chicken until it’s a quarter-inch thick. Repeat with the rest of the chicken.
- Cut the pounded chicken into half-inch wide strips. Pat the chicken strips dry with a paper towel and reserve for later.
- Lay three wide, shallow bowls (pie tins work great here) in a row. Place a clean plate at the end of the line, or a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Put the flour in the first bowl. Crack the eggs into the second bowl and whisk them well. In the last bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Dip chicken strips in the flour and shake off any excess.Â
- Use one hand to coat the floured chicken strip in the egg and drop it in the bowl with the seasoned breadcrumbs. Use the other hand to coat the chicken strip in breadcrumbs and transfer it to the plate or wire rack.
- Repeat the process with the remaining chicken.
To fry the Chicken Fries:
- Pour the oil into a pot or deep fryer. If you are using a pot, use a deep-fat thermometer.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.
- Fry the breaded strips in batches until golden brown, about four to five minutes.
- Remove the chicken strips from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat with the rest of the chicken. If you are frying a large batch, you can keep the cooked Chicken Fries on a baking sheet in an oven set to WARM.
Sauces You Can Dip Your Chicken Fries Into
Stick with your favorite dipping sauces, including BBQ, ranch, honey mustard, sweet and sour, and good old ketchup, or get a little more creative. Try these more unusual dipping sauces that may become your new favorite:
- Outback Bloomin’ Onion Sauce. This blooming onion sauce recipe combines mayo, ketchup, seasonings, and the zip of horseradish into one addictive sauce.Â
- Honey-Sriracha Sauce. Mixing equal parts of honey and sriracha gives the ideal sweet heat.
- Curry Sauce: It’s time to bring this popular condiment from other parts of the world to the US. Choose wisely if you are sensitive to heat because plenty of spicy curry sauces exist.
What to Serve Them With
Enjoy BK Chicken Fries as a main dish with mashed potatoes or mac ‘n cheese, but they work better as a side or snack. Serve them as part of a hot party platter with other favorites, such as Beef Totchos, Big Mouth Bites, and Chili Cheese Dip.
Storage & Reheating Instructions for Leftover Chicken Fries
- Refrigerator Storage: Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating Method: Best reheated in an air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes, or in an oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes until hot and crispy.
- Freezing: Flash-freeze on a baking tray, then transfer to freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
More Burger King Copycat Recipes
Favorite Fast Food Chicken Recipes
- Chick-fil-A Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Chick-fil-A Chicken Wrap
- KFC Chicken
- Long John Silver’s Chicken Planks
- McCrispy Chicken Sandwich
- Panda Express Orange Chicken
- Taco Bell Chicken Power Bowl
- Whataburger Chicken Strips
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Burger King Chicken Fries – Easy Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1 pound
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into strips that are 3 3/4 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, and 1/4 inch thick, aiming for a fry like shape. Avoid cutting the strips any thinner than 1/4 inch to prevent the chicken from tearing.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: Place the all-purpose flour in the first, beat the eggs in the second, and mix the breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed skillet to 350°F. Use a cooking thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- Working in batches, dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured strip into the beaten eggs, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Roll the strip in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Carefully lower the coated chicken strips into the hot oil using tongs.
- Fry for about 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken fries with clean tongs or a slotted spoon/turner and drain on paper towels. 10. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
Exactly what I was looking for. I did season strips with salt, pepper and paprika before breading.