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Golden crispy homemade chicken tenders served with dipping sauce.

Copycat Arby's Chicken Tender Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Skip the drive-thru and make Arby’s Chicken Tenders at home—crispy, golden, and full of flavor using simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb chicken tenders, or chicken breast strips
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional, for a little heat

Instructions

  • Place chicken tenders in a bowl or zip-top bag. Pour buttermilk over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to tenderize and add moisture.
  • In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to coat well.
  • Air fryer: Preheat to 400°F. Spray the basket lightly with cooking spray. Place tenders in a single layer, spray tops with cooking spray, and cook for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  • Oven: Preheat to 425°F. Place tenders on a lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and bake for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Enjoy your crispy chicken tenders with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard, BBQ, or ranch.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 343kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 31gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 778mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 277IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg