Crispy Chicken Fries with Chicken Sauce

These crispy chicken fries with chicken sauce deliver juicy strips coated in golden breadcrumbs, served with a roasted garlic aioli for dipping. A fun, quick recipe by Ella Dawson, perfect for dinner or party snacks.

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

15 minutes

Total time

35 minutes

Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

Garlic Aioli Sauce

1 garlic bulb cut in half cross-wise

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Kosher salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Chicken Fries

1 lb boneless chicken breast

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried chili flakes

2 tsp Morton kosher salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

1 cup dried breadcrumbs

Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Roast garlic bulb drizzled with oil and wrapped in foil for 20–25 minutes until soft and golden.
2. Step 2: Squeeze roasted garlic into a bowl, mash into paste, then whisk with mayo, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Chill until ready.
3. Step 3: Slice chicken into thin fry-like strips. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, then season strips.
4. Step 4: Prepare dredging bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
5. Step 5: Dip each strip in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
6. Step 6: Heat oil in skillet to 350°F. Fry strips 2–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
7. Step 7: Serve hot with garlic aioli sauce on the side.

Notes

Tip 1: Make the garlic aioli a day in advance for deeper flavor.

Tip 2: Use a kitchen thermometer to keep frying oil at 350°F for best results.

Tip 3: Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.