Chipotle And Buttermilk Fried Chicken Fingers

• 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

1. In a large, heavy pot, heat oil to 350 degrees.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce.
3. In a separate shallow dish, combine self-rising flour, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Dip chicken in buttermilk mixture allowing excess to drip off and then dredge in flour mixture.
5. 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.

vegetable oil, chicken, buttermilk, s red, flour, ground dried chipotle powder, salt, fresh cracked black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chipotle-and-buttermilk-fried-chicken-fingers-492262 (may not work)