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Oven Baked Crispy Pretzel Coated Chicken Fingers

Oven Baked Crispy Pretzel Coated Chicken Fingers

The ultimate comfort food, Oven Baked Crispy Pretzel Coated Chicken Fingers are a deliciously crunchy and easy weeknight dinner. With their crispy pretzel coating and tender chicken, this dish will surely satisfy your cravings. Try it tonight for a delightful meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs Eggs
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 ½ cups Crushed pretzels
  • 1 tablespoon Onion flakes
  • 1 lb Chicken tenders

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Start by pre-heating your oven to 200ºC/400ºF. Make sure it's fully heated before you place the chicken fingers in to achieve that perfect crispiness.
  2. Pour the vegetable oil into a non-stick roasting tin and place it in the oven to heat up. This step ensures that the chicken fingers achieve a beautiful color as they bake.
  3. Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and season with ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
  4. In a second shallow bowl, place the flour and season it with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt, mustard powder, and paprika. Mix these ingredients thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
  5. In another bowl, tip in the crushed pretzels and mix in the onion flakes. This will form the delicious crust for your chicken fingers.
  6. Take a strip of chicken and dip it first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally into the pretzel mixture. Remember to use one hand for wet ingredients and the other for dry to avoid sticky fingers.
  7. Set the coated chicken aside on a lined baking tray. Make sure they are spaced apart to allow even cooking.
  8. Repeat with the remaining chicken fingers until all are coated. Once done, carefully place them in the pre-heated roasting tin.
  9. Cook for about 8 minutes, then use a pair of tongs to flip the chicken fingers over and bake for another 8 minutes. This ensures they cook evenly and get crispy on both sides.
  10. Check that the chicken is cooked through before serving. You can serve these delicious fingers with a dipping sauce or alongside mashed potatoes and gravy for a comforting meal.

Notes

If you want to mix things up a bit, try these fun variations to enhance your Oven Baked Crispy Pretzel Coated Chicken Fingers.