This recipe is the perfect meal for anyone looking for a little bit of spice in their life. Crisp, moist chicken tossed in an easy buffalo sauce makes this a budget-friendly dinner that’s easy to love.

The chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Deep frying makes everything better!

A completed buffalo chicken sandwich featuring a golden-brown chicken tender topped with lettuce on a sesame seed bun, presented on a simple plate.

Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

Hand breaded chicken breast dipped in buffalo sauce and served as a tasty sandwich.

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 10

Total Time 35

Serving Size servings

Equipment

Deep fryer or Dutch oven
Tongs
Paper Towels
Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

Marinade

2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups buttermilk

Chicken

6 chicken breast cutlets pounded thin
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 quarts peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
½ cup butter
½ cup hot sauce such as Franks or Texas Pete

Assembling Sandwiches

pickle slices
lettuce
buns
mayonnaise

Instructions

Marinate. Pound the chicken breasts thin, cutting into half if necessary for sandwich-sized pieces. Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl and place the chicken inside. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to overnight.
Bread. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large powder. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, shaking off any extra liquid. Toss in seasoned flour mixture until completely covered. Repeat with all chicken pieces
Fry. Preheat the deep fryer or Dutch oven filled with oil to 365 degrees. When oil is hot, fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown outside and cooked through inside. Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet while you fry all the chicken.
Dip. In a large saucepan, combine the butter and hot sauce for the buffalo sauce. Dip the cooked chicken into the pan and toss until well-coated.
Assemble. Place the breaded chicken on a bun with lettuce and pickle. Add ranch or blue cheese if desired and serve right away.

Notes

Be very careful while deep frying and use a thermometer to check the oil temperature.

We make some form of breaded and fried chicken all the time. It’s one of the few things we all love, and even though putting it on a sandwich shouldn’t make it feel much different, it does!

Chicken Sandwich Tips

To make the sauce spicier, add in some cayenne pepper
If you don’t have a deep fryer, you can use a Dutch oven or skillet to fry the chicken
Be super careful working with hot oil. Keep little kids and pets out of the kitchen, and never turn your back on it.
The chicken is just fine plain for your non-spicy people

🧂 Ingredients

You’ll need the following for this crispy chicken sandwich:

salt
black pepper
cayenne
buttermilk (no buttermilk? Splash some white vinegar into plain milk and let it sit for a minute. It works in a pinch.)
boneless skinless chicken breasts
all-purpose flour (try substituting 1 cup of Panko bread crumbs for 1 cup of flour for extra crunch.)
garlic powder
peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
butter
hot sauce (use Franks or Texas Pete. Tabasco will be too spicy!)

Deep fryer or Dutch oven (you can also use a skillet or frying pan if you’re very careful)
Tongs
Paper Towels
Mixing Bowl

Storage Instructions

If you have any leftover chicken, put it in an airtight container and store in the fridge. It should last for 3-4 days.

You can also freeze buffalo chicken cutlets for up to 2 months. Wrap them tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat them, thaw overnight in the fridge.

How long do you fry a chicken cutlet in a deep fryer?

If the chicken is totally submerged, 7 minutes should do it.

Can I use a store-bought buffalo sauce?

Of course! But it’s so easy to make, you might as well do it yourself.

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With a crispy exterior, a spicy kick, and cool, crisp toppings, it’s a classic that’s easy to love. Enjoy!

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