Chicken Fries (Burger King Copycat)
These chicken fries give Burger King's iconic dish a run for its money! Thinly sliced strips of chicken get coated in flour, bread crumbs and seasoning before being fried to perfection.
Servings: 4
Calories: 441kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 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
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into long strips that are skinny about 1/2 inch wide, you want to cut them to be the size the burger king chicken fries are.1 pound chicken cutlets
- Into three shallow bowls or pie pans prepare your breading.
- Into the first plate add your flour. Then next beat your eggs and add to a second dish. The final plate is your bread crumbs with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper.1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 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, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large skillet over medium high heat add your oil an inch deep and heat up (you want the oil to be 350 degrees).vegetable oil for frying
- Bread the chicken fries.
- Dredge them in flour first, then the eggs, then the bread crumbs and set aside.
- Fry in batches for 4-5 minutes until the chicken fries are cooked through and golden.
- Drain on a rack.
- Repeat until all the chicken fries are cooked.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce!
Notes
- Swap crushed cornflakes, pretzels, or even potato chips for the bread crumbs for a fun twist.
- Adjust the spice blend to taste. You can add cayenne for heat or swap paprika with smoked paprika for depth.
- Don't want to fry them? Spread them out on a baking sheet and spray them with cooking spray. Bake at 425°F for 15–20 minutes until golden and cooked through. You can also air fry them at 390°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Mix grated parmesan into the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- For spicy chicken fries, whisk cayenne, chili powder, or hot sauce into the egg wash.
Nutrition
Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg