Get ready to wow your taste buds with this irresistible copycat recipe straight from the secret menu at Wings and Things! Crispy, juicy chicken tenders are tossed in a buttery, spicy sauce for an appetizer or main dish that will have everyone begging for more.
Why This Recipe Works
- Using Frank’s RedHot as the base for the spicy sauce provides consistent heat and signature Buffalo flavor.
- Double-frying the chicken locks in juices while creating an ultra-crisp exterior that stands up to the sauce.
- The spicy butter sauce adheres perfectly to the crispy tenders, infusing flavor into every nook and cranny.
- White vinegar cuts through the richness of the butter and balances the heat from the hot sauce.
Ingredients:
- Chicken tenders – this is the protein base for this recipe
- Butter – Melts into a luscious sauce
- White vinegar – Balances richness and adds tang
- Frank’s Original Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce – Brings the signature spicy kick
- Vegetable oil – For deep frying the tenders
Instructions
- Serve immediately and enjoy your restaurant-quality chicken tenders at home!
- Pat the chicken tenders dry with paper towels. This helps the breading adhere better.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Deep fry chicken tenders until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate pan, melt butter and hot sauce together over low heat.
- Stir in the vinegar to complete the spicy, tangy butter sauce.
- Toss the fried chicken tenders with the spicy butter sauce until evenly coated.
- Optional: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat, if desired.
Storage & Reheating
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheating instructions: For best results, reheat in the oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and crispy again. Microwaving isn’t recommended as the tenders will lose their crunch.
Wings and Things #3 Chicken Tenders and Hot Sauce
Enjoy juicy, crisp chicken tenders tossed in a buttery hot sauce – just like Wings and Things!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup Franks Original Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 350 degrees.
- Deep fry chicken tenders. Melt butter and hot sauce together. Add vinegar to the butter and hot sauce mixture. Pour this over the deep fried chicken tenders. Sometimes I add some cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 1058mg | Potassium: 567mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 24.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.7mg
They go have a light breading o use corn starch
Yum! Now I don’t have to have the waiter stare at me kinda creepy-like when I eat these.
I’m pretty sure this recipe is missing the breading for the strips… Any ideas?
I was thinking the same thing & do they use the same type of breaking for there mushrooms??
I don’t think there is a breading….that’s the frispibews from frying
I salt and pepper the cutlets, dip in egg wash and toss in seasoned flour. It’s amazing.
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