Kfc Twisters
Recreate the magic of fast-food favorites at home with these irresistible KFC Twisters! This recipe features crispy, golden fried chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk for unbeatable tenderness, wrapped in warm tortillas alongside fresh iceberg lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and crunchy cucumber. A zesty homemade mayo sauce adds the perfect creamy tang, while a spice blend of paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper elevates the flavors to perfection. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, these wraps are ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or lunch on the go. Ditch the drive-thru and savor these restaurant-quality homemade chicken wraps fresh from your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken tenders
- 250 milliliters Buttermilk
- 200 grams All-purpose flour
- 50 grams Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Cayenne pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 500 milliliters Vegetable oil
- 4 large Tortillas
- 100 grams Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 100 grams Iceberg lettuce
- 1 large Tomato
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chicken tenders with the buttermilk. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for extra flavor.
In another large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. This will be your crispy coating mixture.
Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and let any excess liquid drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating. Place the coated tenders on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F). You can test this by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil; it should sizzle and turn golden brown in about 15 seconds.
Fry the chicken tenders in the hot oil in small batches for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked tenders to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with lemon juice to make a zesty mayo sauce.
Prepare the toppings by shredding the iceberg lettuce, slicing the tomato thinly, and cutting the cucumber into thin strips or rounds.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, just until pliable.
To assemble the Twisters, spread a generous layer of the zesty mayo sauce in the center of each tortilla. Place a few fried chicken tenders on top, followed by a handful of lettuce, tomato slices, and cucumber.
Roll the tortilla tightly around the fillings to form a wrap. Slice in half diagonally for easier serving, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade KFC Twisters!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 627.1 g | 804% | |
| Saturated Fat | 97.4 g | 487% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 284.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 376 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 9763 mg | 424% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.9 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.9 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 148.5 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 674 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 23.7 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 2764 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
