Ready to take on the culinary adventure of making Crack Chicken Tenders? Follow these easy steps to create an amazing dish:

1. Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken tenders to the mixture and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes. If you have more time, marinating for a few hours will improve the flavor and tenderness.

2. Prepare the Breading: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Ensure that these dry ingredients are well combined.

3. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, pour in enough cooking oil to cover the bottom, approximately ½ inch deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it’s hot but not smoking.

4. Dredge the Chicken: Remove the chicken tenders from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dredge each tender in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.

5. Fry the Tenders: Carefully place the breaded tenders in the hot oil. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and fully cooked through.

6. Drain Excess Oil: Once cooked, remove the tenders and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

7. Serve Immediately: Enjoy them while they’re hot for the best flavor and texture!