Crispy, crunchy, and tender Bisquick ultimate chicken tenders are a classic, kid-friendly dinner everyone loves. This Bisquick ultimate chicken fingers recipe takes only 20 minutes from start to finish, and you can make them in the oven or air fryer. Serve this with dipping sauces and your favorite sides for a complete meal.
This recipe is similar to the recipe found years ago on the original Bisquick box. But, these ultimate chicken fingers are even crispier! And, they never fail to take me back to my childhood.
I guarantee Bisquick oven-fried chicken will bring out the kid in you, too. And the whole family will love this easy dinner.
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Why We Love This Bisquick Chicken Fingers Recipe
- You’ll have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes tonight!
- Using my special coating blend and method makes these the crispiest oven-baked chicken ever. Plus, these are a healthier option that’s lower in fat than a traditional skillet or deep-fried chicken.
- They just need an easy side dish for a complete dinner!
Our favorite sides are mashed potatoes in Instant Pot or rice a roni in Instant Pot. To round out dinner add our three ingredient biscuits or a crisp kale salad with tahini dressing.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
There are just four ingredients plus common spices for classic Bisquick tenders from scratch. Nothing fancy here!
- Bisquick mix – If you don’t have Bisquick mix, check out our homemade baking mix.
- Grated parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, not the canned variety.
- Seasonings – garlic salt (or garlic powder + a pinch of salt) and paprika.
- Chicken tenderloins– boneless, skinless tenders work best for this recipe. But you can cut chicken breasts into strips if that’s what you have available.
- Eggs – Eggs help to bind the coating together and also add moisture to ensure tender fingers so be sure to include them.
- Melted butter – Melted butter creates a crunchy, golden crust. But you can use oil if you prefer.
Recipe Variations
- Spicy Fingers: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the Bisquick mix for a spicy kick.
- Parmesan Crusted: Mix ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese into the Bisquick mixture for a cheesy flavor boost.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free Bisquick for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Air Fryer Fingers: Cook the meat in the air fryer for a crispy, healthier version.
Looking for a keto-friendly or low carb version of tenderloins? Check out these chicken tenderloins in Instant Pot, baked chicken tenderloins in oven, or our chicken piccata Cheesecake Factory copycat recipe.
Equipment Used in Our Recipe
- Baking Sheet: Perfect for evenly cooking the Bisquick tenders in the oven.
- Dipping Trays: Ideal for organizing the egg wash and Bisquick mixture for coating.
- Meat Thermometer: Ensures the meat is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
- Ziplock Bag: Great for shaking the meat with the Bisquick mixture for a mess-free coating.
How to make Bisquick Oven Fried Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 450° F, or preheat your air fryer to 425° F.
- Add the beaten egg to a small, deep tray or plate. In a plastic 1-gallon resealable bag or tray, combine Bisquick mix, parmesan cheese, and spices. Seal and shake to mix.
- Dip the tenders into the egg pan, then place them in the resealable ziplock bag with the coating. Seal the bag and shake it so that the chicken fingers are evenly coated in the Bisquick mixture.
- Then, re-dip the meat strips in the egg again and shake them in the Bisquick mixture. This gives you the crispest coating ever!
- Transfer the tenders to a prepared baking dish, cookie sheet, or air fryer basket that’s been lightly sprayed with oil.
- Next, drizzle the melted butter over the tenders before baking.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
For extra crispy chicken fingers, lightly spray the coated meat with cooking spray before baking. This mimics the effect of frying, giving you golden, crunchy chicken straight from the oven!
- Bake chicken in the oven for 14 minutes. Flip tenders halfway through baking.
- For an air fryer, cook for 10-12 minutes. Flip halfway through cooking.
- Store any leftovers in a resealable plastic food storage (or glass) container. Then, reheat the baked chicken in the air fryer or oven at 325° F for 7-10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These Bisquick chicken fingers are versatile and pair perfectly with a variety of dips and sides. Try serving them with flavorful bowl of sauces like spicy mango sauce, homemade BBQ sauce without vinegar, or spicy mustard dipping sauce. For a complete meal, pair them with roasted vegetables, coleslaw, or a simple side salad.
They also make a great appetizer for parties and celebrations, especially alongside creamy ranch chicken Instant Pot or Popeyes blackened chicken tenders Copycat Recipe. To complement the meal, serve with iced tea or lemonade and finish with a dessert like cookies for a sweet touch!
Bisquick Chicken Tenders Recipe FAQs
You can use GF Bisquick mix to make this a completely gluten-free recipe. Try my Baked Chicken Tenderloins without any breading but lots of flavor for a keto option.
Swap the 1 1/2 pounds of tenderloins with 3-4 halved boneless, skinless breasts. Cut them crosswise into 1 1/2-inch strips like tenderloins.
This Bisquick oven-fried chicken is ideal as leftovers! Transfer cooled nuggets to an airtight container. Keep them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. I recommend reheating them in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer at 325ºF for 7-10 minutes.
Yes! Coat the meat and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
Heat oven to 350°F and leave meat in there for 10-12 min to maintain its crispy texture.
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Bisquick Chicken Strips
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- dipping trays
- Meat thermometer - to check temperature of chicken (optional)
- Ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- 1 ½ cup original Bisquick mix (see notes for DIY baking mix recipe)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 ½ pounds chicken tenderloins (see notes below to substitute with chicken breasts)
- 3 Tablespoons butter melted
Instructions
Oven directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
- Add beaten egg to a small tray or rimmed plate. Mix Bisquick, cheese, garlic salt and paprika together and add to 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag.
- Dip the chicken strips into egg; then place in bag of Bisquick mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat. Then REPEAT the process by dipping chicken into egg and shaking in Bisquick mix again. You don't want to skip this step – it makes the chicken crispy and perfectly breaded. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle butter over chicken.
- Bake 14 minutes. Using tongs, turn chicken tenders half way through (7 minutes). Use an instant read meat thermometer to check temperature of chicken tenderloins. Poultry should be cooked until the internal temperature is 165ºF. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch.
Air Fryer directions
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Preheat air fryer according your manufacturer's directions.
- Add beaten egg to a small tray or rimmed plate. Mix Bisquick mix, cheese, salt and paprika and add to a 1-gallon resealable plastic food-storage bag.
- Dip the chicken strips into egg; then place in bag of Bisquick mixture. Seal bag; shake to coat. Then REPEAT the process by dipping chicken into egg and shaking in Bisquick mix again. You don't want to skip this step – it makes the chicken crispy and perfectly breaded. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle butter over chicken.
- Air fry at 425ºF for 10-12 minutes. Using tongs, turn chicken tenders half way through (5 – 6 minutes). Use an instant read meat thermometer to check temperature of chicken tenderloins. Poultry should be cooked until the internal temperature is 165ºF. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like honey mustard or ranch.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken fingers, lightly spray the coated meat with cooking spray before baking. This mimics the effect of frying, giving you golden, crunchy chicken straight from the oven!
- Spicy Fingers: Add ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the Bisquick mix for a spicy kick.
- Parmesan Crusted: Mix ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese into the Bisquick mixture for a cheesy flavor boost.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free Bisquick for a celiac-friendly alternative.
- Air Fryer Fingers: Cook the meat in the air fryer for a crispy, healthier version.
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Jennie says
Quick and easy. I have been trying to make recipes with Bisquick since I bought a huge quantity. Browned in the oven and was tender. I could have cooked it a little less, next time I’ll temp it sooner!
Charah says
Looks very delicious and very easy to make, thank you for sharing!
Star says
I made the Bisquick chicken yesterday. Followed the recipe, cooked in oven. For some reason, the chicken would not brown. Did not look appetizing at all. Then, I overcooked the chicken and ended up with dried, white chicken. I do not know what I did wrong.
Renae says
This recipe makes delicious, tender, and juicy oven baked chicken tenders. It’s too bad you weren’t able to enjoy them. If your oven didn’t brown the chicken to your liking, then broiling it for 1-2 minutes would have been my recommendation instead of continuing to bake it. If you have a convection setting, I would suggest you use that next time.
Stephanie says
Question: Can I use Provolone cheese instead?
Renae says
I haven’t tried using provolone cheese, but give it a try and let me know how it turns out.