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Would you believe I never once cooked fried chicken for my kids when they were growing up? My mom never made it, so I didn’t have the know-how, and my ex told me his mother made the worst fried chicken, so he didn’t bother trying either.
That was then.
Now I make the best and crispiest chicken, and one of my favorite crispy creations is this recipe for the crispiest chicken buffalo bites.
They’re absolutely scrumptious, and I make them with a secret ingredient that makes fried chicken better than ever: Argo® Corn Starch.
It’s the leading corn starch brand with over 100 years of quality and trust over multiple generations and it can be used in lots of different ways so it’s a pantry essential.
Other uses for Argo® Corn Starch
The crispiest chicken, obvi
Fabulous thickener for soups, sauces and gravies
Excellent binding agent in baked goods
Perfect for crisping meats and veggies quickly (flash-frying), especially in Asian cooking
Fun activities for kids like oobleck, slime and silly putty
Bonus: Argo Corn Starch is also naturally gluten-free!
How to Make the Crispiest Chicken Buffalo Bites
Start with about two pounds of chicken cut it into 1-inch cubes. Then let the chicken marinate for a couple of hours in your favorite buffalo sauce in the fridge.
Prepare the coating mix for the chicken and don’t forget the secret ingredient – Argo® Corn Starch​.
The ‘secret ingredient’ of a recipe is what sets it apart from other recipes and makes it so memorable.
In this case, Argo® Corn Starch​ is the secret ingredient you’ve been looking for! Whether you’re using it as a worry-free solution to thicken, adjust texture or just elevate your cooking and baking, it’s an absolute must-have in helping you create easy, delicious dishes and fun for the whole family!
And the crispiest chicken buffalo bites will bring lots of smiles to the table, so dredge the chicken pieces in the corn starch spice mixture until they’re thoroughly coated.
Heat your cooking oil to 375 degrees. I use an electric deep fryer because it maintains the temperature throughout the cooking process and if the oil isn’t hot enough, you can get greasy fried chicken.
Ain’t nobody got time for that.
So let those chicken nuggies cook for 5 minutes.
And bam! You’ve got the crispiest chicken buffalo bites you’ll never forget!
Ooo, baby… they look good.
When you use Argo® Corn Starch​ in fried chicken batter, you’ll get moist and juicy chicken on the inside with that gorgeous brown color and crispy coating on the outside and a satisfying crunch you can hear with every bite. It definitely makes fried chicken better!
Now gather the family at the dinner table and dig in!
Crispiest Chicken Buffalo Bites
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Crispiest Chicken Buffalo Bites
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups buffalo sauce
- ¾ cup Argo corn starch
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large bowl or freezer bag, marinate chicken cubes in buffalo sauce for 2-3 hours.
- In a small bowl mix together Argo corn starch, flour and spices.
- Heat oil in fryer to 375 degrees.
- Shake excess off chicken pieces then dredge through the corn starch spice mixture to coat completely. Drop into hot oil; cook 5 minutes. Let drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
Check out the Argo recipe page for more recipe ideas!
Alissa A Apel says
That does look good!
I’m struggling right now. Isaak just got braces, and needs soft things to eat. I thought it would just be a few days. Nope! We’re going on the 5th day now. He’s still saying, “Mom don’t put granola in my yogurt! It’s too hard for me to chew.” I want dishes like this back. I’m sick of soup, applesauce, plain yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, and scrambled eggs.
Liz says
Oh man, I remember the pain of getting braces, especially since I went through it twice! It won’t be too much longer until he feels some relief. 🙂
Rachel says
I can’t imagine what kind of damage I would do if I had a deep fryer. These look so good.
Jennifer says
I love buffalo chicken bites. These look fantastic. And yes — you are right — corn starch is my secret to perfect crispy chicken too!
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Oh wow. These looks really crunchy! I will try your recipe. I usually double fry my chicken pieces to make them crispy but I think your recipe is better!
Catalina says
These bites look really crispy! I should make them for our Friday movie night dinner!
Ruth I says
This is the best way to prepare chicken buffalo bites. It’s going to go well with pizza and beer. This makes me really really hungry!
Sherry says
These chicken buffalo bites will be great for snacking on while watching the game. I prefer to use corn starch as a thickener when making sauces. It doesn’t clump up on me like flour does.
Stefani Tolson says
These sound good with some ranch to dip in of course.
Brianne Tursi Manz says
This container for corn starch is incredible! Any time in the past when I’ve went to use corn starch, it’s been caked due to not being able to sealing it up. I want to make these chicken bites!
Amy says
Yummy! These nuggets look and sound so good! I do not have a deep fryer but this makes me want one.
Tara Pittman says
I like that the corn starch is in a sealable container. The boxes used to make a mess in my pantry.