Burger King cemented its MVP status in 2005 with the release of Chicken Fries and Chicken Fry Sauce. This fun twist on chicken nuggets is known for its flavorful breading and juicy texture. The only downside? The Chicken Fry Sauce was discontinued, leaving many diners hanging.
Now, you can duplicate Burger King’s claim to fame in your kitchen with our Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe. We’ve recreated the exact taste you know and love and even experimented to create a replica of Burger King’s Fry Sauce! This recipe is easy to prep and makes the perfect snack or light meal. Grab some while you can; we can’t guarantee you’ll have leftovers.
Chicken Fries 101
Everyone knows about chicken nuggets, but what’s the deal with chicken fries? Burger King released this fun option in the early 2000s, giving diners a portable option with total dipability. The unique French fry shape meant this item cooked fast and had a different texture than your ordinary nugget. Burger King originally meant for chicken fries to be a temporary fix but made them a permanent fixture in the late 2000s.
Burger King may have been the first to launch chicken fries, but they’ve had several copycats, including Wendy’s, regularly releasing varieties of chicken strips. With various dipping options and an explosion of flavor, chicken fries are bound to gain traction for years to come.
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Cost to Make Our Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe
Burger King’s 8-piece Chicken Fry will cost you $3.99. That’s not including fries or a soda! In contrast, you can make a family-sized batch of our Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe for just $15.82. Keep in mind that this cost may vary based on your location and ingredient availability.
Here’s how that breaks down:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: $10.00
- Panko breadcrumbs: $2.00
- Kosher salt: $0.04
- Cayenne pepper: $0.10
- Garlic powder: $0.10
- Onion powder: $0.10
- Paprika: $0.20
- All-purpose flour: $0.30
- Eggs: $0.40
- Vegetable oil: $1.50
- BBQ sauce: $0.30
- Mustard: $0.10
- Mayonnaise: $0.23
- Relish: $0.15
Grand Total: $15.82
This recipe serves 6, which breaks down to just $2.64 a person! Plus, you know exactly what is in your meal and can choose the freshest ingredients.
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How to Make Our Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe
Here’s how to make enough Burger King Chicken Fries for the whole family!
Step One: Slice the Chicken Breasts
Remove the thawed chicken breasts from their packaging and slice them thinly. If your chicken breast is extra meaty, you may have to slice it once and then cut each slice in two. Place the chicken strips, salt, pepper, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder in a food processor and pulse until well blended. Form the ground chicken mixture into fry like shapes, then place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Step Two: Make the Breading
Place the Panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine sand.
Step Three: Bread the Chicken Fries
Pour 2-3 inches of oil into the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven and heat the vegetable oil to 350℉ (or you can use a deep fryer). Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and water until smooth. Add the flour to a separate bowl so you have an assembly line.
Working in batches, dip the chicken fries in flour, then egg wash, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Step Four: Fry the Burger King Chicken Fries
Working in batches of 3 or 4, gently lower the chicken fries into the hot oil. Let fry for 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oil, place on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet, and sprinkle with a pinch of the remaining salt. Repeat the process until all of the meat is fried.
If desired, you can keep the fried chicken in a 200℉ oven to keep warm while the rest of the meat cooks.
Step Five: Make the Special Sauce
While the Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe cools, make the Special Sauce by combining the barbecue sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, and relish in a small bowl.
Serve alongside the cooled Burger King Chicken Fries, and enjoy!
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What to Serve With Our Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe
Serve our Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe with Special Sauce, ranch, BBQ sauce, or ketchup. You can also add a side of fries and a soda for good measure.
Storing Leftover Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe
You can store leftover Burger King Chicken Fries in the fridge for up to five days or freeze them for up to 5 months. This is a great meal prep item for on-the-go families!
Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe
If you've never had BK's Chicken Fries, you are seriously missing out. I was confused at first, but they are just so darn addictive; I just had to get that copycat recipe to share. Enjoy.
- Electric Deep Fryer
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowl
- Dutch Oven
- Baking Sheet w/ Wire Rack
Chicken Breading
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (thawed)
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoon sea salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 count egg (large)
- 2 tablespoons water (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 count vegetable oil (for frying)
Special Sauce
- 3 tablespoons BBQ Sauce
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1½ tablespoons relish
Remove the thawed chicken breasts from their packaging and slice them thinly. If your chicken breast is extra meaty, you may have to slice it once and then cut each slice in two. Place the chicken strips, salt, pepper, egg, garlic powder, and onion powder in a food processor and pulse until well blended. Form the ground chicken mixture into fry like shapes, then place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Place the Panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon of salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles fine sand.
Pour 2-3 inches of oil into the bottom of a large soup pot or Dutch oven and heat the vegetable oil to 350℉ (or you can use a deep fryer). Transfer the breadcrumb mixture to a shallow dish.
In a separate bowl, combine the eggs and water until smooth. Add the flour to a separate bowl, so you have an assembly line.
Working in batches, dip the chicken fries in flour, then egg wash, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
Working in batches of 3 or 4, gently lower the chicken fries into the hot oil. Let fry for 3 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove from the oil, place on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet, and sprinkle with a pinch of the remaining salt. Repeat the process until all of the meat is fried.
If desired, you can keep the fried chicken in a 200℉ oven to keep warm while the rest of the meat cooks.
While the Burger King Chicken Fries Recipe cools, make the Special Sauce by combining the barbecue sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, and relish in a small bowl.
Serve alongside the cooled Burger King Chicken Fries, and enjoy!