Description
A recipe for perfectly crispy fried chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken.
- Ensure oil temperature remains consistent for even cooking.
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: crispy fried chicken, fried chicken recipe, southern fried chicken, homemade fried chicken