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Chick-n-Cone Copycat Recipe

How to Make the Perfect Chick-n-Cone Copycat Recipe at Home!

This recipe brings the delightful combination of crispy chicken and crunchy cones right to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned and fried chicken is smothered in delicious homemade sauces and served in waffle cones for the ultimate sweet-savory snack.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken tenders tendons removed
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 units eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 units waffle cones high-quality ice cream shop cones recommended

Kickin' Ranch Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 ounce ranch seasoning spicy or regular
  • 0.5 cup pickled sweet cherry peppers finely chopped, plus 4 tablespoons juice
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños finely chopped

Yella BBQ Sauce

  • 1.5 cups yellow mustard
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce such as Texas Pete or Louisiana

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Read through the entire recipe to familiarize yourself with all steps.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine all Yella BBQ sauce ingredients. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar melts. Cool and refrigerate.
  • In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and ranch seasoning. Add peppers and juice. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Set up a frying station and heat oil to 365-375°F.
  • Coat the chicken: first in flour mixture, then egg, and flour again. Rest the tenders.
  • Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
  • Warm sauces if needed. Toss chicken with sauce and stuff in waffle cones. Serve immediately.

Notes

Ensure the use of quality waffle cones for optimal flavor. Adjust spice level in sauces as preferred. Keep oil temperature steady for best frying results.