Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Chicken:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 Tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided
- 1 3/4 pounds chicken tenderloins
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large zip-top bag, combine the buttermilk and 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken tenders, seal the bag, and massage to coat. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour—or overnight for even more flavor.
- Coat the Tenders: In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, and remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Remove a few tenders from the marinade and press them into the flour mixture until fully coated. Transfer to a tray and repeat with the rest.
- Fry to Crispy Perfection: Fill a heavy-bottomed pot or skillet with oil, about halfway up the sides. Heat to 350°F. Working in batches, fry 3–4 tenders at a time for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray to drain.
Notes
- This is our favorite Cajun seasoning! If using a different blend, adjust the salt as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 851 kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 1067mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 169mg
