# Dairy-Free Chicken Nuggets Fry the Coop's New Chicken Nuggets are Made Without Buttermilk By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-the-coop References: [frythecoop](https://www.frythecoop.com/blog) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C67GvWrPM11/)  Fry the Coop recently added Chicken Nuggets to the menu at all its locations and this may just be a game-changer for many consumers. While chicken nuggets are a dime a dozen at [fast food restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-chicken-nuggets), Fry the Coop's new Chicken Nuggets are a little bit different. The nuggets were developed over a year of testing to land on a recipe that does not use buttermilk. Instead, the chunks of chicken are marinated in a wet salt brine for 24 hours. As a result, the nuggets are actually dairy-free, yet still juicy and flavorful. The nuggets are also double-fried in 100% beef tallow, instead of any [seed oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightly-breaded-chicken-breast-chunks). Fry the Coop's new Chicken Nuggets are available now in orders of six, 12, and 30 pieces. Image Credit: Fry the Coop ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 32% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dairy-free Fast Food:** Removing dairy ingredients from popular fast food items provides an inclusive option for lactose-intolerant consumers. - **Alternative Marination Techniques:** Innovative marination methods, such as using wet salt brine, can enhance flavor profiles without traditional ingredients. - **Seed Oil Replacement:** Utilizing beef tallow instead of seed oils for frying can cater to health-conscious eaters concerned about cooking oils. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** The fast food sector can attract a broader audience by incorporating allergen-free and specialized dietary options. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers have the opportunity to experiment with alternative marination and cooking methods to improve product quality. - **Health-conscious Eating:** The health-conscious eating industry can benefit from offering products that use healthier cooking fats such as beef tallow. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Meat-Free Dinosaur-Shaped Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken-dino-nuggets.md) - [Vegan Chicken Nugget Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-chicken-nuggets-1.md) - [Prehistoric Free-From Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-nuggets.md) - [Signature Spice QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-nuggets.md) - [Film-Celebrating Plant-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frys-plantbased-nuggets.md) - [Eco-Friendly Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-nuggies.md) - [Gluten-Free Korean Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-gfc-nuggets.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-chicken-nuggets.md)