DIY KFC Oreo Krusher Chicken (Printable Version)

Golden fried chicken strips coated in crushed Oreos for a sweet and savory crunch.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1 lb chicken tenders
02 - 1 tsp salt
03 - ½ tsp black pepper
04 - ½ tsp garlic powder

→ First Coating

05 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - ¼ cup milk

→ Oreo Coating

08 - 18 Oreo cookies, finely crushed (including cream)

→ For Frying

09 - 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying

# Directions:

01 - Pat chicken tenders dry and season evenly with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
02 - Arrange three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs mixed with milk, and keep the third for flour again.
03 - Dredge each tender in flour, dip into the egg and milk mixture, then coat again thoroughly with flour.
04 - Warm vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or heavy pot, ensuring adequate depth for frying.
05 - Fry chicken tenders in batches for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
06 - While still warm, dip cooked tenders again in the egg and milk mixture, then press gently into the crushed Oreos to evenly coat.
07 - Return Oreo-coated tenders to hot oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes until the coating crisps without burning. Drain on fresh paper towels.
08 - Present immediately to enjoy at peak crispness and warmth.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • That first bite hits you with a sweet-savory crunch that feels completely indulgent yet somehow balanced.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people stop mid-conversation and ask what they're eating.
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the chicken completely—moisture is the enemy of crispiness, and it will steam your coating right off.
  • The oil temperature is everything; if it drops below 165°C (330°F), your coating absorbs oil instead of crisping up, and the whole thing falls apart.
03 -
  • Keep your oil temperature steady by adding only a few tenders at a time—cold chicken will drop the temp, and you lose the crunch.
  • Don't crush your Oreos too fine; pieces give you texture, while powder just makes everything sticky and murky-looking.
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