When it comes to crispy fried chicken, the magic is in the preparation and cooking method. Nothing beats a juicy, finger-licking, crunchy fried chicken. Here’s a tested, trusted, and approved recipe for making the perfect crispy fried chicken:
INGREDIENTS
- Bone-in chicken, preferably drumsticks and thighs
- Buttermilk
- Salt
- Black pepper
DREDGING MIXTURE
- Paprika (which helps with browning)
- All-purpose flour
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- White pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut your chicken into pieces.
- Mix the buttermilk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Here, you can also add the spices you love to your marinade. Add your chicken pieces, cover with a plastic bag, and refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Pour oil into a skillet and heat to 350°F.
- Prepare your breading by combining paprika, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, and white pepper in a plastic bag.
- Remove your chicken from the marinade, place it in the breading mix, and coat properly.
- Fry the coated chicken in 350°F oil.
- Brown the chicken in hot oil on both sides.
- After browning, reduce the heat and let the chicken fry again until crispy.
- Drain the chicken on a paper towel for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
- Tap off the excess buttermilk and flour when coating.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent the chicken from bumping into each other and the breading falling off as a result.
- Flip your chicken once when frying to maintain the crunchy coating.
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