This easy Fried Chicken Recipe is crispy and delicious. Our secret Is the chicken is dipped in buttermilk before being coated in a seasoned flour mixture. This crispy recipe is finger lickin’ good!
Fried Chicken Recipe
Make the best fried chicken at home with this super easy recipe.
This deep fried chicken is so succulent and juicy and the seasoned coating gets perfectly crispy. Every bite is so delicious and I know this is going to become your go to recipe!
Be sure to check out my Instant Pot Chicken Drumsticks and BBQ Drumsticks too!
Why You’ll Love this Crispy Fried Chicken:
- Simple ingredients: There isn’t a long list of ingredients you need to make these, and most of them you’ll have to hand already.
- Kid friendly: This recipe is always popular in our house, even the pickiest of eaters will be happy when this is served!
- So good!: I’ve been making this recipe for years, making little changes here and there. The result is the most delicious bite ever!
How to make Fried Chicken from Scratch
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Dust the chicken in flour and dip in the buttermilk.
- Dredge in the seasoned flour mix and let it rest.
- Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Can you oven bake it?
For the best flavor and textures, deep fried is definitely the way forward, but you can bake this chicken in the oven if you prefer. You can bake it at 425F, and it will take around 45minutes to cook through.
Flip halfway through cooking so it gets crispy on each side.
What temperature should the oil be?
The oil should be at 375F before you add in your chicken pieces. At this temperature, the coating will be perfectly crispy and the chicken will be cooked all the way through.
If cooking on the stovetop, be sure to check the temperature of your oil in between frying batches and adjust if needed.
What do you serve with it?
This chicken can be served as an appetizer for a crowd or as a main with your favorite sides. It’s perfect to serve with fries, or choose a salad to balance out the calories!
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Once you have coated the chicken, allow time for it to sit. This will result in the crispiest bite.
- Fry the chicken in batches. If you add too many chicken pieces, the temperature of the oil can drop so it won’t be as crispy.
- Drain the chicken on paper towel before serving so that it’s not super greasy.
This easy fried chicken recipe is so good you guys. It’s a firm family favorite and super easy to make. It’s the perfect treat!
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Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 2 quarts cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour buttermilk in one large bowl. In a second large bowl, mix together flour and seasonings.
- One piece at a time, dust the chicken with flour, then dip in buttermilk. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, making sure it’s thoroughly coated. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with wax paper, allowing it to rest until the flour coating is pasty (~20-40 minutes).
- While chicken is resting, preheat oil, in either a heavy pan on the stove or a deep-fryer, to 375 degrees F. Remove skin from chicken if desired.
- Fry chicken in batches for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown, and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads between 165-175 degrees F.
- Remove and drain the chicken on paper towels.
Notes
- Once you have coated the chicken, allow time for it to sit. This will result in the crispiest bite.
- Fry the chicken in batches. If you add too many chicken pieces, the temperature of the oil can drop so it won’t be as crispy.
- Drain the chicken on paper towel before serving so that it’s not super greasy.
Andrew Barela says
Wow this is a great recipe i like it thank you happy holidays.
Becky Hardin says
Happy Holidays, Andrew!