Chipotle And Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

vegetable oil (for frying)
1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins, trimmed of tendons
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup Frank's red hot sauce
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Preparation

In a large, heavy pot, heat oil to 350 degrees.
In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
In a separate shallow dish, combine self-rising flour, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture allowing excess to drip off and then dredge in flour mixture.
Drop 4-5 pieces of chicken into the pan at a time. Cook until a light golden brown, about 3-5 minutes. Drain on paper towel and serve immediately.