Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsColumbus InnChicken Fingers & Tater Tots Recipe

Chicken Fingers & Tater Tots Recipe

Inspired by Columbus Inn
Time45m
Serves4

Make Chicken Fingers & Tater Tots Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fingers

Method

Chicken Fingers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set up Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure each piece is well-coated.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium heat until it shimmers.

  5. 5

    Fry the Chicken Fingers

    Fry the breaded chicken strips in batches, for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

Tater Tots

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) as per package instructions for the tater tots.

  2. 7

    Prepare Tater Tots

    Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 8

    Bake Tater Tots

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through.

  4. 9

    Add Parmesan

    In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the tater tots and return to the oven.

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