Description
Master the ultimate Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe with a crunchy golden crust and juicy inside Follow this step-by-step guide for perfect results
Ingredients
Chicken pieces 6–8
Buttermilk 2 cups
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Cornstarch ½ cup
Eggs 2
Paprika 1 tbsp
Garlic powder 1 tsp
Onion powder 1 tsp
Salt 1 tsp
Black pepper 1 tsp
Baking powder ½ tsp
Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours preferably overnight
Mix flour cornstarch baking powder and spices in a large bowl
Whisk eggs in a separate bowl
Dip each chicken piece in the flour mixture then into the eggs then coat again with flour for extra crispiness
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F 175°C
Fry chicken in batches for 10-12 minutes turning halfway until golden and crispy
Remove and drain on a wire rack to keep the coating crunchy
Serve hot with dipping sauces and side dishes of choice
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F 75°C
Do not overcrowd the fryer to maintain the correct oil temperature
For extra crispy chicken let the coated pieces rest for 10 minutes before frying
Drain fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep it crunchy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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