Crispy Fried Chicken: The Best Recipe for Crunchy Perfection
Discover the secrets to making the crispiest fried chicken with this perfect recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per batch.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour before frying.
- Let the chicken rest after frying to maintain its crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Recipe, Crunchy Chicken