Potato Crunchy Tenders

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These potato crunchy tenders are a quick meal to make. I was trying to come up with something different than pizza on football practice nights, so I came up with this.

Submitted by beccalynn
Updated on August 16, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying

  • 1 ½ cups milk

  • 1 egg

  • 1 (7.6 ounce) package garlic flavored instant mashed potatoes

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken tenders

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. Meanwhile, beat together milk and egg in a shallow bowl. Stir together instant mashed potatoes, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl.

  3. Stir chicken tenders with milk mixture to coat thoroughly, then shake off excess milk and dip each tender into potato flakes.

  4. Cook breaded tenders in hot oil until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Editor's Notes:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556 Calories
26g Fat
35g Carbs
45g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 33%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 139mg 46%
Sodium 945mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 45g 89%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 425mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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