Sweet Potato-Crusted Chicken Nuggets

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Chicken

Ingredients

  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 1 cup sweet potato chips
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 lb. chicken tenderloins, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

  1. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 350. Place chips, flour, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper, and baking powder in a food processor; pulse until ground. Transfer to a shallow dish.

  2. Mix cornstarch and remaining salt; toss with chicken. Toss with potato chip mixture, pressing gently to coat.

  3. Fry nuggets, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

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