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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