Extra Crispy Cajun Chicken Strips (Secret Crunch ASMR)
Extra crispy Cajun chicken strips coated in a bold seasoned crust, fried until golden and crunchy, delivering a juicy inside and irresistible Southern inspired flavor perfect for dipping or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 700 grams chicken breast strips
- 250 milliliters buttermilk
- 180 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 400 milliliters vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Pour buttermilk into a bowl and soak chicken strips for at least 20 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip into egg, then coat fully in seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry chicken strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 4 to 6 minutes per batch.
- Place cooked strips on a wire rack to drain excess oil and keep them crispy.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan to maintain crispiness.
- Let oil return to temperature between batches for even cooking.
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken in flour mixture.
- Serve immediately for best texture.