Halftime with Taste Buds: Crispy Cheesy Chicken Fingers

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Stephanie Hansen’s gameday chicken fingers are golden, crispy, and cheesy for a satisfying bite at halftime. Dip them in her spicy ranch sauce to add a creamy zip.

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Crispy Cheesy Chicken Fingers

Ingredients:

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken tenders
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 3 Tbsp wing sauce
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 cup cheese crackers, crushed with a rolling pin into fine crumbs
• 1 tsp chipotle seasoning or smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Olive oil for brushing or spraying on the tenders

Full recipe details and instructions are available here.

Spicy Ranchy Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 Tbsp hot sauce
• 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 medium clove garlic, grated or microplaned
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1/2 tsp dried tarragon
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Full recipe details and instructions are available here.