The BEST Fried Chicken Recipe
Fried chicken is a comfort food that is enjoyed by many. It is also easy to make and can be healthier than store-bought fried chicken.
Imagine biting into a juicy, crusty piece of fried chicken that’s been cooked just right. The crunchy outside draws your attention to the tender meat inside and you can’t help but polish off this delicious chicken.
It might seem intimidating at first glance because making perfect crispy fried food requires some know how when it comes down to using your fryer.
But once you master this friend chicken recipe I don’t think you will head to the store again!
Reviews
Here are some of the reviews from people who have made this recipe.
“This was my first time making fried chicken and it was a success! My husband was obsessed.
Thank you for this awesome and easy recipe.”
“Best recipe I’ve tried my kids prefer it to KFC”
“I absolutely love fried chicken but in 10 years of marriage have never made one that I have my husband brag to everyone about. This recipe is a keeper. Thanks so much for sharing the recipe.”
Here’s What You’ll Need
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon paprika
3 teaspoons pepper, divided
2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying
Here’s How You Do It
In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour, 2 tablespoons garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper and 2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning.
In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat.
In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, about 7-8 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Questions I Get Asked About This Recipe
What is the best deep fat fryer for this recipe?
I personally have this fryer – All-Clad EJ814051 3.5 L Easy Clean Pro Stainless Steel Deep Fryer
How do I make the best fried chicken?
Follow this recipe and you will find out 🙂
Can I Freeze These?
I have never frozen any of my friend chicken, but my guess would be they would go soggy when you reheated them. So I would say no, unfortunately.
Printable recipe
The BEST Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 3 teaspoons pepper, divided
- 2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3-1/2 to 4 pounds each), cut up
- Oil for deep-fat frying
Instructions
1. In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour, 2 tablespoons garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper and 2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning.
2. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
3. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat.
4. In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, about 7-8 minutes on each side.
5. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
Dab the chicken with paper towels to remove excess oil.
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