Crispy Fried Chicken
Fried chicken is a beloved comfort food that takes you back to family gatherings and joyful moments. This crispy fried chicken recipe features juicy boneless thighs enveloped in a golden, crunchy coating that delivers a flavor-packed experience. Perfect for picnics, game days, or cozy dinners, it’s sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Soak chicken thighs in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 1 hour (up to overnight).
- Prepare the coating: In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the chicken: Remove marinated chicken from the fridge; let excess buttermilk drip off. Coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat oil: In a skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Test readiness by dropping in a pinch of flour; if it sizzles, it's ready.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully add coated chicken to hot oil without overcrowding. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and serve: Once cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F), transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra crunchiness, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and then in the flour mixture before frying. Customize flavors by adding cayenne pepper or onion powder to the seasoning mix.