Crispy Buttermilk Turkey Fingers

Clock Icon 35 minutes |
Servings: 4-6 |
Prep: 15 minutes |
Cook: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. (650 g) Granny's turkey breast, cut into strips ¾ inch (1.5 cm) thick by 4 inches (10 cm) long
  • 2 cups (500 mL) buttermilk, divided
  •  cups (500 mL) panko crumbs
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) paprika
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) mustard powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) white pepper
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • ½ cups (125 mL) flour
Honey Dill Sauce
  • ½ cup (125 mL) Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh dill, chopped or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried dill

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) or prepare air fryer for use.
  2. Lightly season turkey strips with salt and pepper, if not already seasoned.
  3. In medium bowl place turkey strips in 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk. Let sit for 1 hour or more. Drain.
  4. Set up 3 dredging stations. Place flour on flat plate. Place remaining 1 cup (250 mL) buttermilk in another pie plate and mix panko crumbs, olive oil, garlic, paprika, mustard, pepper and salt in third pie plate.
  5. Taking a few turkey strips at a time, first dredge them in flour, then dip them in buttermilk and roll then in the panko mixture until they are well coated.
  6. Place turkey strips on a baking sheet not overlapping.
  7. Bake 20 – 25 minutes, flipping once after 10 minutes. If using an air fryer cook them for 12-14 minutes at 400°F (200°C), flipping once.
  8. In small bowl combine all sauce ingredients. Mix well.
  9. Serve with Crispy Buttermilk Turkey Fingers.

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