Homemade Chicken Fries (Burger King Copycat Recipe) - Miss in the Kitchen (2024)

ByMilisa February 6, 2024March 21, 2024

Chicken Fries are super crispy and delicious making them a huge hit with kids and adults. A copycat recipe that will have you skipping the drive thru for the homemade version.

If you love the classicFried Chicken Stripsand Burger King Chicken Fries, you are going to flip for these honey bbq chicken fries. Serve them up with your favorite sauce,french friesandhomemade coleslawfor a quick weeknight dinner.

We rarely have takeout since we live in the country but still get cravings for fast food favorites and Crispy Chicken Fries are at the top of our must-make list.

Ingredients Needed for Chicken Fries Recipe

• Chicken Tenders work best – boneless skinless chicken breasts can be used.
• Corn Starch
• Egg
• Whole Milk
• All Purpose Flour
• Granulated Garlic
• Onion Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Dried Oregano
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil for Frying

Honey BBQ Sauce

• Ketchup
• Honey
• Brown Sugar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Dijon Mustard
• Chili Powder
• Granulated Garlic
• Onion Powder
• Kosher Salt Black Pepper

Step By Step Directions for Original Chicken Fries

STEP 1 Make the BBQ Sauce by combining all ingredients into a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until brown sugar is dissolved and mixture starts to bubble. Lower to simmer, cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

STEP 2 In a shallow bowl mix together the flour, garlic, onion, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl beat the egg and milk together.

STEP 3 Slice each chicken tender into 1/4 inch thin strips.

STEP 4 Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.

STEP 5 Dip each piece chicken into the egg and dredge in flour. Place on a lined baking sheet, with space between. Repeat with remaining chicken.

STEP 6 Heat the vegetable oil over high heat in a heavy bottom pan or dutch oven using a fry thermometer.

STEP 7 Cook chicken in batches, not over crowding the pan until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.

FRYING TIP: Keep the oil between 375° and 400°. Let the oil come back to temperature between batches for the crispiest chicken that doesn’t soak up too much of the oil.

STEP 8 Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet. Line with paper towels. Remove chicken to the wire rack to drain.

STEP 9 Place chicken in a large bowl. Drizzle with bbq sauce and toss to coat.

Serve immediately.

Notes and Variations

• BBQ Sauce:Tossing the chicken with bbq sauce is optional, skip this step if you would rather serve them plain or serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
• Spicy Chicken Fries: Add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture to create a spicy breading.
• Best Sauces for Chicken Fries:Honey Mustard Sauce,Chick Fil A Sauce,Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce,Blooming Onion SauceorJalapeno BBQ Sauce.
• Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Place in a skillet lightly coated with oil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until heated through. Oven/Air Fryer at 350° for 5- 8 minutes.

More Family Friendly Chicken Recipes

• Cornflake Chicken is one of our favorite chicken tender recipes. Made in the oven or air fryer for a crunchy chicken tender that everyone loves.
• Easy Popcorn Chicken is another drive thru copycat recipe that is super simple to make at home. Chicken bites are a favorite for kids of all ages.
• Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches are so delicious with amazing layers of flavor. Crispy crusted chicken with marinara and melted cheese on a toasted bun.

The next time you are looking for a meal that will get the whole family excited for dinner, give these Chicken Fries a try. They are tender, flavorful and extra crispy!

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