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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers

These delicious Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers feature a crunchy pretzel coating and are perfect for dinner or a fun snack, customizable with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken tenders
  • 1 cup pretzel crumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking.
  2. Place pretzel crumbs, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in separate bowls.
  3. Dip each chicken tender first in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally coat in pretzel crumbs.
Cooking
  1. For frying, heat oil in a pan and cook chicken fingers until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  2. Alternatively, place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Notes

These chicken fingers are best served hot and fresh. You can enjoy them with various dipping sauces such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing. For extra crunch, you can double dip the chicken fingers in the eggs and pretzel crumbs. Experiment with different spices in the pretzel coating, like cayenne pepper for some heat or dried herbs for added flavor. If you want to bake them, add a bit of cooking spray on top of the chicken fingers to help them crisp up in the oven. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.