Are you craving KFC? Here is your recipe to make the most crispy Fried chicken ever, even better than the ones you buy from KFC. The most delicious fried chicken, crispy from outside and tender from inside. And this fried chicken taste is just so perfect thanks to the delightful seasoning.
I used chicken thighs in this recipe because they are my favourite, but if you don’t fancy them, then you can use any other part of the chicken.
Crispy Fried Chicken
To make this fried chicken extra crunchy, I use a combination of flour and cornstarch; The combination of both flour with cornstarch produces such a crispy and craggy crust. Also, using buttermilk in marinating the chicken thighs ensure the softness and tenderness of the chicken under the crust.
I use seven marvellous types of spices along with salt and pepper in this fried chicken recipe. You will not believe how good it smells when they are combined together; also, they give the excellent taste to the chicken.
Fried Chicken Thighs Ingredients
The buttermilk marinade, spices and other ingredients you will need for making this recipe are below.
- Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
- Plain flour
- Cornstarch
- Oil for frying the chicken
Marinade:
- Buttermilk
- Ground black pepper
- Egg
- Salt
Spices:
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Paprika
- Dried thyme
- Dried oregano
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Ginger powder
- Onion powder
How To Make The Southern Fried Chicken
Marinating the chicken: In a bowl, add the buttermilk, salt, pepper and the egg whisk until well combined. Then, toss the chicken in the marinade and mix well. After that, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Preparing the breading: In a big plate, add the cornstarch, flour and all the spices, mix everything well. Then set aside.
Frying the chicken: Add oil to a deep pot on medium heat.
Bring the chicken from the fridge then toss each piece in the breading mixture, make sure to coat all the chicken pieces well from all sides.
Once the oil heated place the chicken carefully in the oil (the oil should be deep enough to cover it).
Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes until it becomes dark golden brown.
Tips For The Best Fried Chicken Ever
Buy small size thighs or small size whole chicken because it will fry well and more evenly.
Don’t keep turning the chicken pieces on the other side while frying, so you don’t separate the crust from the chicken; also the oil should be deep enough to cover the whole chicken pieces.
It is preferable to marinate the chicken for an overnight, that will make it so tender and soft.
How To Serve This Fried Chicken
The best side dish which goes well with fried chicken is fries and some ketchup. But if you want more suggestions, you will find side dishes to pair with this chicken recipe below.
- Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
- Baked Mac And Cheese
- Easy Potato Salad Recipe
- Macaroni Salad With Vegetables
- Easy Crispy Roasted Potatoes
More Chicken Recipes
- Butter Garlic Chicken Breast Recipe
- Baked Chicken Thighs With Honey And Garlic
- Roasted Chicken With Herbs And Butter
Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- oil for frying the chicken
Marinade
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Spices
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 3/4 tsp paprika
- 3/4 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the buttermilk, salt, pepper and the egg whisk until well combined. Then, toss the chicken in the marinade and mix well.
- After that, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
- In a big plate, add the cornstarch, flour and all the spices, mix everything well. Then set aside.
- Add oil to a deep pot on medium heat.
- Bring the chicken from the fridge then toss each piece in the breading mixture, make sure to coat all the chicken pieces well from all sides.
- Once the oil heated place the chicken carefully in the oil (the oil should be deep enough to cover it).
- Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes until it becomes dark golden brown.
Notes
- Don’t turn the chicken pieces on the other side while frying in the first 2-3 minute, so you don’t separate the crust from the chicken.
- Buy small size chicken because it will fry well.
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