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Delicious Crispy & Juicy Fried Chicken (Best Ever Recipe)

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Aug 10
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If you love comfort food, this is the crispy, juicy fried chicken recipe you’ll make on repeat. For more recipes, visit: https://www.readyjan.com/foodrecipes

Delicious Crispy & Juicy Fried Chicken (Best-Ever Recipe)

Golden, crunchy crust. Tender, juicy meat. This recipe uses a seasoned buttermilk brine and a double-dredge for maximum crispiness.

Crispy fried chicken on a plate

Ingredients

  • 2–3 lb chicken pieces (drumsticks/thighs/wings)

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 2 tsp kosher salt

  • 2 tsp black pepper

  • 2 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder (extra crunch)

  • Neutral frying oil (peanut/canola/vegetable)

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Instructions

  1. Brine: Mix buttermilk + salt + pepper + hot sauce. Add chicken and refrigerate 2–12 hours.

  2. Dredge: Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, and a pinch more salt/pepper.

  3. Double-coat: Lift chicken from brine, let excess drip, coat in flour mix, dip back into brine briefly, then coat again—pressing to build crags.

  4. Rest: Place coated chicken on a rack 10–15 minutes while oil heats (helps the crust set).

  5. Fry: Heat oil to 325–350°F. Fry in batches until deep golden and cooked through (165°F internal): wings 8–10 min, drumsticks 12–14, thighs 14–16.

  6. Drain & season: Rest on a rack (not paper towels). Sprinkle a little salt while hot. Serve immediately.


Pro Tips for the Crispiest Chicken

  • Use cornstarch + baking powder for a lighter, crunchier crust.

  • Keep oil temperature steady—too hot burns, too cool gets greasy.

  • Rest fried chicken on a rack so steam doesn’t soften the crust.

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