Honey Barbecue Chicken Tenders (Original video)

Ingredients:

• Chicken tenders
• Flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Chili powder
• Paprika
• Cayenne pepper
• Cornstarch
• Baking powder
• Club soda
• Ketchup
• Brown sugar
• Apple cider vinegar
• Worcestershire sauce
• Hot sauce
• Honey
• Cold butter
• Oil for frying
• Ranch dressing (for dipping)

Instructions:

1. Season chicken tenders with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and allow to dry out.
2. Prepare a dry mixture by combining flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and the same seasonings used for seasoning the chicken.
3. Transfer 1/3 of the dry mixture to another bowl and mix in club soda to create a thin pancake batter consistency.
4. Dip each seasoned chicken tender into the wet batter, then into the dry mixture, repeating the process (wet-dry-wet-dry).
5. Prepare the honey barbecue sauce by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, honey, and cold butter in a saucepan until smooth.
6. Fry the coated chicken tenders in oil set at 350°F for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown. Allow them to rest, then fry for an additional minute for extra crispiness.
7. Serve the honey barbecue chicken tenders with ranch dressing for dipping. Enjoy!