Description
Spicy buffalo chicken meets crispy taco shells in this mouthwatering Fried Buffalo Chicken Tacos creation. Zesty sauce, crunchy chicken, and cool ranch drizzle make these tacos an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (1 lb) chicken tenders
Breading and Spices:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1/4 tsp) black pepper
Liquid and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- Oil for frying
Taco Assembly:
- 8 small taco shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty seasoning blend by whisking together flour, cornstarch, and aromatic spices until well combined.
- Immerse chicken tenders in buttermilk, then meticulously dredge each piece in the spice-infused flour mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour oil into a large skillet, heating to 350°F. Carefully lower chicken pieces into the sizzling oil, frying for 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a crispy, golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, then generously coat each piece in tangy Buffalo sauce.
- Gently warm taco shells in a preheated oven at 350°F for 3-5 minutes until slightly crisp and pliable.
- Layer each taco shell with crisp lettuce, fresh diced tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese.
- Crown the assembled tacos with saucy Buffalo chicken and finish with a generous drizzle of creamy ranch dressing for added zest.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels by mixing different hot sauces or using mild buffalo sauce for sensitive palates.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with rice flour or gluten-free blend.
- Pat chicken completely dry before coating to ensure crispy, golden exterior that locks in moisture.
- For extra crunch, double-dip chicken in buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg