Wings and Things Chicken Tenders and Hot Sauce

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.

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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!

Author: Stephanie Manley

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4.75 from 4 votes

Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time20 minutes minutes

Total Time30 minutes minutes

Ingredients

 

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• 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

1. Heat oil to 350 degrees. 
2. 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

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American