This fried chicken tenders recipe requires just a few ingredients and quickly cooks up deliciously crispy bites that are full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 pounds chicken tenderloins
• oil for deep-fat frying
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• ranch salad dressing, optional

Directions

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, pepper, salt and paprika. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
2. In an electric skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with cheese, and serve with ranch salad dressing if desired.