RECIPES

Kentucky Kernel Crispy Chicken Tenders

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak chicken in milk (buttermilk is preferred) for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat Oil to 350°.
  3. Remove chicken from liquid and discard used liquid.
  4. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to dredge each piece of chicken well. Be sure to shake off excess flour.
  5. Fry chicken for 6-8 min or until meat is cooked through and juices run clear (do not overload fryer or pan).

Kentucky Kernel Air Fried Catfish

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat Air Fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions (approximately 390°).
  2. With fish slightly moist, lightly coat each side of fish with breading by tossing and shake off excess.
  3. Spray fish liberally with non-stick cooking spray, coating all sides of the fish. Then place fish into air fryer.
  4. Following manufactures instructions, cook fish for 7-10 minutes, flip, and cook remaining 4-7 minutes until golden brown.

Kentucky Kernel Air Fried Catfish

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat Air Fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions (approximately 390°).
  2. With fish slightly moist, lightly coat each side of fish with breading by tossing and shake off excess.
  3. Spray fish liberally with non-stick cooking spray, coating all sides of the fish. Then place fish into air fryer.
  4. Following manufactures instructions, cook fish for 7-10 minutes, flip, and cook remaining 4-7 minutes until golden brown.

Kentucky Kernel Crispy Chicken Tacos

YIELD

8 Tacos

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 10oz Box Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
  • 8- 6” Soft Flour Tortillas
  • 2 LBS. Fresh Chicken Tenders
  • 1 C Buttermilk (or milk)
  • 1 C Shredded Cheese
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 C Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
  • ½ C Ranch Dressing

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk (or milk) for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat Oil to 350°.
  3. Remove chicken from liquid and discard used liquid.
  4. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to dredge each piece of chicken well. Be sure to shake off excess flour.
  5. Fry chicken for 6-8 minutes until meat is cooked through and juices run clear (do not overload fryer or pan).
  6. Allow chicken to cool slightly, then slice chicken into small strips.
  7. Warm tortillas and begin to assemble tacos. Top with cheese and avocado slices (optional), then drizzle with ranch dressing.

Kentucky Kernel Fried Garden Vegetables

YIELD

6-8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice/Cut vegetables into desired shape.
  2. Heat Oil to 350°.
  3. Combine milk and eggs in a bowl and whip to create an egg wash.
  4. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to coat vegetables with the seasoned flour.
  5. Lightly coat vegetables in flour first, then dip in egg wash and return to the seasoned flour to recoat.
  6. Fry coated vegetables for 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from oil and allow to cool.

Kentucky Kernel Fried Garden Vegetables

YIELD

6-8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice/Cut vegetables into desired shape.
  2. Heat Oil to 350°.
  3. Combine milk and eggs in a bowl and whip to create an egg wash.
  4. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to coat vegetables with the seasoned flour.
  5. Lightly coat vegetables in flour first, then dip in egg wash and return to the seasoned flour to recoat.
  6. Fry coated vegetables for 3-5 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from oil and allow to cool.

Kentucky Kernel Crispy Chicken Nuggets

YIELD

2 lbs

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 10oz Box Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
  • 2 LBS. Fresh Chicken Tenders cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 C Buttermilk (or Milk)
  • ½ C Buffalo Wing Sauce (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk (or milk) for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Heat Oil to 350°.
  3. Remove chicken from liquid and discard used liquid.
  4. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to dredge each piece of chicken well. Be sure to shake off excess flour.
  5. Fry chicken for 4-6 minutes until meat is cooked through and juices run clear (do not overload fryer or pan).
  6. Toss or lightly drizzle buffalo sauce over fried chicken. Serve with favorite dipping sauce and vegetables.

Kentucky Kernel Country Fried Steak

YIELD

4 Steaks

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat Oil to 350°.
  2. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to dredge each piece of cube steak well.
  3. Place buttermilk (or milk) in a separate container.
  4. Begin by coating each steak in Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour, dipping in buttermilk (or milk), and recoating in seasoned flour. Be sure to coat evenly and shake off excess flour.
  5. Fry steak for 6-10 minutes depending on thickness, making sure steak is cooked through.

Kentucky Kernel Country Fried Steak

YIELD

4 Steaks

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat Oil to 350°.
  2. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to dredge each piece of cube steak well.
  3. Place buttermilk (or milk) in a separate container.
  4. Begin by coating each steak in Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour, dipping in buttermilk (or milk), and recoating in seasoned flour. Be sure to coat evenly and shake off excess flour.
  5. Fry steak for 6-10 minutes depending on thickness, making sure steak is cooked through.

Kentucky Kernel Fried Pickles

YIELD

6-8 Servings

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice/Cut pickles into desired shape.
  2. Heat Oil to 350°.
  3. Combine milk and eggs in a bowl and whip to create an egg wash.
  4. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to coat pickles with seasoned flour.
  5. Lightly coat pickles in flour first, then dip in egg wash and return to seasoned flour to coat.
  6. Fry coated pickles for 3-5 min or until cooked through and lightly golden brown.
  7. Remove from oil and allow to cool.

Kentucky Kernel Chicken Biscuits

YIELD

10, 3″ biscuits

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Position an oven rack to the middle of your oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut cold butter into flour using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in milk until dough comes together.
  3. On a floured mat, pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place cut biscuits on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes before baking.
  4. On the middle rack of your oven, bake cooled biscuits at 425°F for 22-24 minutes or until biscuits are baked through.

Kentucky Kernel Chicken Biscuits

YIELD

10, 3″ biscuits

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Position an oven rack to the middle of your oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut cold butter into flour using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in milk until dough comes together.
  3. On a floured mat, pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place cut biscuits on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes before baking.
  4. On the middle rack of your oven, bake cooled biscuits at 425°F for 22-24 minutes or until biscuits are baked through.

Kentucky Kernel Chicken Biscuits

YIELD

10, 3″ biscuits

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Position an oven rack to the middle of your oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut cold butter into flour using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in milk until dough comes together.
  3. On a floured mat, pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place cut biscuits on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes before baking.
  4. On the middle rack of your oven, bake cooled biscuits at 425°F for 22-24 minutes or until biscuits are baked through.

Kentucky Kernel Chicken Biscuits

YIELD

10, 3″ biscuits

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

  1. Position an oven rack to the middle of your oven and preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Whisk together flour and baking powder in a large bowl. Cut cold butter into flour using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Stir in milk until dough comes together.
  3. On a floured mat, pat dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Place cut biscuits on prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes before baking.
  4. On the middle rack of your oven, bake cooled biscuits at 425°F for 22-24 minutes or until biscuits are baked through.

Kentucky Kernel Gluten Free Air Fried Chicken Wings

YIELD

2 lbs. Chicken

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 10oz Box Kentucky Kernel Gluten Free Seasoned Flour
  • 2 lbs. Whole Chicken Wings
  • 1 C Buttermilk
  • Cooking Oil Spray
  • Sesame Dipping Sauce (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions (390° recommended).
  2. Rinse chicken with cold water.
  3. Place chicken in a zip bag and add melted butter. Shake to fully coat chicken in butter.
  4. Add 1 cup of Kentucky Kernel Gluten Free Seasoned Flour to zip bag and shake well to coat chicken in flour.
  5. Place chicken into air fryer and coat with additional cooking oil spray.
  6. Cook chicken for 8-12 minutes until chicken is done and cooked to internal temperature of 165°.
  7. Serve with side of sesame dipping sauce or coat chicken wings in sesame sauce.

Tip: for best results, flip chicken several times during cooking to ensure even cooking.  Coat with additional cooking spray if needed. 

Kentucky Kernel Lemon Pepper Air Fried Fish Fillets

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 C Kentucky Kernel Lemon Pepper Seasoned Coating Mix
  • 4  4-5oz Fresh Fish Fillets

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions (approximately 390°).
  2. With fish slightly moist, lightly dredge each side of fish with Kentucky Kernel Lemon Pepper Seasoned Coating Mix and shake off excess.
  3. Spray fish liberally with non-stick pan coating on all sides of fish. Place fish into air fryer.
  4. Following manufactures instructions, cook fish for 7-10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 4-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Kentucky Kernel Fried Pork Chops

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 10oz Box Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
  • 2 LBS Pork Chops

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat Oil to 350°.
  2. Place Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a shallow dish large enough to coat pork chops in flour.
  3. Rinse chicken in cold water, dry with paper towels, and coat in Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour.
  4. Deep fry for 6-8 minutes until pork is done and cooked to internal temperature of 165°.

Don’s Chuck Wagon Battered Fish Tacos

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 12oz Box Don’s Chuck Wagon Fish & Chip Batter Mix
  • 4 Fish Fillets (Thawed)
  • 4 Tortillas
  • Lettuce
  • Salsa
  • 1 Avocado
  • ½ C Cold Water
  • Lime (Optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat Oil to 375°.
  2. Combine 1 Cup of Don’s Chuck Wagon Fish & Chip Batter Mix with water in a mixing bowl.
  3. Dip fish fillets into batter and drop immediately into hot oil.
  4. Cook approximately 3-4 min turning several times during cooking.
  5. Remove fish from oil & allow to cool on rack, or paper towels.
  6. Warm up tortillas and assemble fish tacos with fried fillets, salsa, lettuce, avocado, and lime.

Don’s Chuck Wagon Battered Onion Rings

YIELD

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1- 12oz Box Don’s Chuck Wagon Onion Ring Batter Mix
  • 1 Large Sweet Onion
  • ½ C Cold Water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat Oil to 375°.
  2. Combine 1 cup of Don’s Chuck Wagon Onion Ring Batter Mix with water in a mixing bowl.
  3. Slice onion into ½” thick rings.
  4. Dip onion rings into batter and drop immediately into hot oil.
  5. Cook approximately 2 ½ min turning at least once during cooking.
  6. Remove onion rings from oil and allow to cool on rack or paper towels.