Chicken Fries with Garlic Aioli

These Chicken Fries feature thin, tender strips of chicken breast with a flavorful, crispy exterior. Dip them in a tangy roasted garlic aioli and enjoy as a snack, party appetizer, or a fun finger food dinner!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 garlic bulb (cut in half cross-wise)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup good quality mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Morton kosher salt (to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
• 2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup dried breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Garlic Aioli Sauce
2. 2Preheat oven to 375° F.
3. 3Place cut garlic bulb in the middle of a double layer of foil. Drizzle the cut sides of the bulb with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Wrap the foil up around the garlic and place on a small rimmed pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the garlic is soft and golden brown.
4. 4Squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins, into a medium bowl. Mash them into a paste with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, and whisk until well combined.
5. 5Cover tightly and refrigerate until ready to use. This can be made several hours in advance or even the day before.
6. 6Chicken Fries
7. 7Slice the chicken into thin strips, about ½ inch wide, giving them a similar appearance to French fries.
8. 8Mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Season the chicken strips with this spice mixture.
9. 9In shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
10. 10In a second bowl, place the flour.
11. 11In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
12. 12Coat each chicken strip in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip each chicken strip in the beaten egg, followed by the breadcrumbs.
13. 13In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the skillet by 1 inch.
14. 14Once oil is at 350° F, carefully add the chicken strips, taking care to not overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 2-4 minutes per side, turning as needed, until chicken fries are cooked through and have a crispy, golden brown exterior. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Adjust heat as needed to maintain oil temperature of 350° F while frying.
15. 15Serve the chicken fries hot with garlic aioli sauce on the side for dipping.