{"id":46305,"date":"2021-09-22T09:29:41","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T16:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iwashyoudry.com\/?p=46305"},"modified":"2024-05-30T12:04:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:04:49","slug":"crispy-fried-chicken-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iwashyoudry.com\/crispy-fried-chicken-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"
Move over KFC, this Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe<\/strong> is insanely juicy on the inside with an outrageous CRUNCH to each bite!<\/em><\/p>\n Pair this comfort food classic with my Simple Macaroni Salad<\/a>, Coleslaw<\/a> or Fluffy Mashed Potatoes<\/a> for an epic meal.<\/p>\n This Fried Chicken Recipe is by far the tastiest I’ve ever made. My whole family agrees with me too.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s perfectly crispy on the outside, with little flakey bits of breading that are seasoned just right. Let’s not forget about the juicy, tender chicken on the inside. So good!<\/p>\n Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of fried chicken. If you’ve tried my Beer Battered Fish Recipe<\/a>, you know I’m passionate about how to make the BEST fried foods.<\/p>\n You can trust this recipe is top notch.<\/p>\n The first thing you’ll want to do is marinate your chicken pieces in a quick buttermilk mixture overnight. Here’s what you’ll need…<\/p>\n Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bag and squish together, getting all the pieces nice and coated.<\/p>\n Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours <\/strong>(the longer the better).<\/p>\n The buttermilk will tenderize the chicken, creating a juicy inside that is simply to-die-for.<\/p>\n PRO TIP: <\/strong>You can avoid using a plastic bag by marinating in a glass bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap. Avoid using a metal bowl though, as this may affect the acidity from the buttermilk.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The secret KFC fried chicken seasoning is heavily guarded, but after much testing, trial and error, I feel like I’ve finally cracked the code.<\/p>\n It’s a mixture of 11 herbs and spices<\/strong> that work in harmony to create a true KFC copycat flavor.<\/p>\n Not only do you need the perfect blend of seasonings for fried chicken, but you also need flour AND cornstarch<\/strong> to give it that signature crunch.<\/p>\n The combination of all purpose flour with cornstarch creates a light and crispy breading that sticks to the chicken when deep fried.<\/p>\n PRO TIP: <\/strong> Drizzle in a little bit of the buttermilk chicken marinade into the breading to create those crispy bits that give the chicken more CRUNCH in every bite.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Losing that crispy breading is the pits! There are a few simple tricks to making sure your breading doesn’t fall off when you deep fry your chicken.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n When it comes to deep frying, you’ll want to stick to a basic Vegetable Oil<\/strong><\/a>. You can usually pick up a big gallon jug of it at the grocery store for fairly cheap.<\/p>\n If filtered properly, you can definitely reuse oil a few more times. I just purchased this awesome deep fryer<\/a> that filters and stores the oil in one easy step!<\/p>\n While I really enjoy using my deep fryer<\/a> because it monitors the temperature of the oil for me, you can also use a heavy bottomed pot<\/a>, a large pan with deep sides<\/a> or even a wok<\/a>!<\/p>\n If you’re keeping track of the oil temperature on your own, use an oil thermometer<\/a>! You’ll have the best results when your oil is at the right temperature.<\/p>\n You’ll want to bring your oil to 350 degrees F. when frying chicken. <\/strong><\/p>\n NOT HOT ENOUGH- <\/strong>If the oil is not hot enough you’ll end up with over saturated breading that’s greasy and unappetizing.<\/p>\n TOO HOT – <\/strong>If your oil is too hot, you’ll burn the breading and end up with undercooked chicken on the inside.<\/p>\n *Please note that the chicken’s temperature prior to going into the oil is cold<\/span>. This will bring the temperature of the oil down when you add it to the fryer (similar to adding ice cubes to a cup of warm water). It’s important not to add too many pieces of chicken at a time to the oil, or else you’ll bring the temperature down too much and you won’t have a good result.<\/p>\n Yes!<\/strong> Of course you can skip the deep frying, but please understand it’s just not the same as deep frying.<\/p>\n OVEN: <\/strong>Place the chicken pieces on a cooling rack over a large baking sheet, so they are elevated and not touching the bottom. (line the baking sheet with foil to catch any drips) Spritz the chicken with oil and bake at 375 degrees F. until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Carefully flip the chicken pieces halfway through cooking.<\/p>\n AIR FRYER: <\/strong>Cook chicken in small batches, so they do not touch each other in air fryer basket. Spritz with oil and cook at 375 degrees F for 12 minutes, flip, spritz with more oil and finish cooking an additional 10 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Alas, not all of us have an industrial size deep fryer in our kitchen, so we must fry our chicken in smaller batches. (*see above for why)<\/p>\n Keep your fried chicken nice and crispy by placing the pieces on a wire cooling rack over a foil lined baking sheet.<\/p>\n Heat your oven to 180 degrees F.<\/strong> and place the chicken in the oven. When a new batch of chicken is fried, add it to the wire rack in the oven and your chicken will remain nice and crispy!<\/p>\n PRO TIP: <\/strong>Don’t stack your fried chicken on top of each other in the oven. Steam will get trapped between the pieces and turn your crispy coating into a soggy mess.<\/p>\n Here are some of our favorite sides to serve with this extra crispy fried chicken recipe.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We’re super passionate about chicken here at I Wash You Dry.<\/p>\n I have so many great recipes on my site that I can’t wait for you to try next. Here are a few more you should add to your list…<\/p>\nCrispy Fried Chicken Recipe<\/h2>\n
Fried Chicken Marinade<\/h3>\n
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How Long Should The Chicken Marinate?<\/h3>\n
Better Than KFC Fried Chicken Seasoning!<\/h3>\n
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What Makes The Breading Extra Crispy?<\/h3>\n
Why Is My Breading Falling Off?<\/h2>\n
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What Type Of Oil Should I Use? Can I Reuse Oil?<\/h2>\n
Do I Need a Special Deep Fryer?<\/h2>\n
Oil Temperature For Fried Chicken?<\/h3>\n
Can I Bake Or Air-Fry The Chicken?<\/h2>\n
How Can I Keep Fried Chicken Warm AND Crispy?<\/h2>\n
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What To Serve With Fried Chicken<\/h2>\n
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More Crispy Chicken Recipes<\/h2>\n