Homemade Crispy Fried Chicken
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Frying chicken at home is way easier than you think! Plus, it’s fresher, crispier, and way more flavorful than any fast-food joint. My 2-year-old goes absolutely wild when I fry chicken—he literally runs around screaming, “Chicken! Chicken! Chicken! ” That’s how good it is—ha-ha!
Best Cuts for Fried Chicken
When making fried chicken, I stick to drumsticks, thighs, and wings—but honestly, you can fry any part of the chicken.
The Perfect Fried Chicken Seasoning
A great spice blend is what makes fried chicken next-level delicious. My go-to mix includes:
Adobo seasoning – Adds a bold, salty, and savory kick
Smoked paprika – Gives a subtle smokiness
Black pepper – Adds depth and a little heat
Garlic salt – Enhances flavor with a garlicky touch
Onion powder – Balances the seasoning
The Secret Ingredient: Mayo!
I know, I know—it sounds weird, BUT trust me on this. Mayo makes the chicken incredibly crispy and flavorful, plus it saves you a trip to the store for buttermilk. You can also combine mayo and buttermilk for extra crunch!
How to Make the Crispiest Fried Chicken
Marinate the Chicken: For the best flavor, marinate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better! ).
Use Mayo Instead of Buttermilk: Coat the chicken in mayo before dredging in flour for extra crispiness.
Cornstarch for Extra Crunch: If you love super crispy fried chicken, add a bit of cornstarch to your flour mix. I personally skip this, but it’s an option!
Double Dredge: For extra crunch, dip the chicken in seasoned flour, then back into a wet mixture (like egg wash or mayo), and then again in flour before frying.
Fry to Perfection: Heat your oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry until golden brown and fully cooked (about 12–15 minutes for drumsticks).
Why This is the BEST Fried Chicken Recipe
Crispy and crunchy every time
Juicy and flavorful on the inside
No buttermilk needed—mayo does the job!
Better than fast food
Try this recipe, and I guarantee it’ll be a family favorite! Don’t forget to share with your friends and tag me when you make it! Happy frying!
Your spice blend also makes a difference in the flavor of your chicken; I love to add a pinch of allspice to my chicken occasionally. It is so amazing!
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Homemade Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30-45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yeild: 4-8
Description
This homemade fried chicken is finger-licking good! Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside!!
Ingredients
- 6-8 pieces of chicken (wings, drumsticks, thigh, breast)
- 1 tbsp Goya Adobo seasoning
- 1 tbsp Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic salt
- 2 eggs
- All-purpose flour
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Optional: *Pinch of all spice
- Vegetable oil *as much as you need to deep fry
Instructions
- 1Place spices (adobo, creole seasoning, smoked paprika, pepper flakes, onion powder, black pepper, and garlic salt) into a small bowl then mix well.
- 2Add spice mixture to chicken pieces then rub into chicken very well. Add Mayo and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least 4 hours.
- 3Prepare the breading by adding flour to a bowl or a Ziplock bag. Season with a pinch of garlic salt, paprika, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 4While the oil is heating to 350 degrees, remove the chicken then crack 2 eggs onto the chicken. Mix very well to coat chicken.
- 5Working one at a time, remove chicken from the bowl then into the flour mixture gently tap off any excess flour then place onto a baking rack. Until you flour the first set of chicken to be fried.
- 6Fry 2-4 pieces of chicken at a time being sure not to overcrowd the pan or pot.
- 7Remove from the oil and place onto a plate lined with a paper towel or parchment paper.
- 8Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before serving so that the juices can go back into the chicken.
- 9Repeat steps 5, 6, and 7 for the remaining pieces.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: ~635 kcal
- Protein: ~47.6 g
- Fat: ~39.7 g
- Carbohydrate: ~15.9 g
Category: LunchComfort Food
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