There’s nothing quite like a perfectly fried piece of chicken—crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. It doesn’t get any better than that! Learn how to master the art of frying up perfectly crispy fried chicken every time.
Frying chicken is an art. It’s one of those things that makes the world go round… Well my world go round haha. It’s the perfect dish, when it’s done right. And I mean seasoned perfectly. I can’t stand getting fried chicken that isn’t seasoned well. Now don’t confuse season well with over seasoned. I hate to get a piece of perfectly fried chicken that’s over-seasoned.
So I’m going to show you how I fry chicken.. my way.
If you’re looking for something to add to your holiday spread, my Crispy Fried Chicken is a must.
Why you’ll love this crispy fried chicken?
- Flavorful: this chicken is flavored down! I hate to get a piece of chicken that’s barely seasoned. We skip on that by seasoning every step of the way.
- Easy: frying chicken isn’t as complicated as it seems. Let this recipe guide you.
- Crispy: the combination of all purpose flour and cornstarch give this chicken the perfect crispy exterior.
What you’ll need:
- chicken wings: broken down into wings and drums.
- buttermilk: this will act as our wet batter.
- hot sauce: use your favorite hot sauce. I used Louisiana Hot sauce.
- seasonings: I used a variety of pantry staples. Onion powder, garlic poder, Sazon, Adobo, black pepper, Tony’s, smoked paprika and salt.
- all purpose flour: A key ingredient in the dry batter, providing structure and a crisp coating.
- cornstarch: This makes the dry batter light, airy and helps make the chicken super crispy when fried.
- Oil: for frying
If you’d like to take an easier approach I love using this seasoned chicken fry batter from Louisiana. So So good.
How to make Crispy Fried Chicken?
That’s it! Simple, easy and delicious. I’m sure you have all these ingredients right in your kitchen to make these Crispy Fried Chicken Wings.
Tips For Making The Best Crispy Fried Chicken
Here’s what you need to know to make sure your wings turn out perfectly:
- Marinate the chicken. The longer you marinate the more flavorful the chicken will be. Minimum of 30 minutes but overnight is best.
- Press the batter: Press the batter into the chicken wings will help the batter stick to the chicken
- Taste the dry batter:Take a small taste of the seasoned flour before coating the chicken. If you can taste the seasoning, you’re good to go! If not, add a bit more. Remember, if the flour isn’t well-seasoned before cooking, it won’t be after.
- Add a little wet batter: Add a few drops of the seasoned buttermilk to the dry batter to create the crispy bits on the wings.
- Bring to room temperature: bring your chicken to room temperature before frying to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Work in batches: Don’t overcrowd your pan. This will cause the oil temperature to drop resulting in the chicken not getting crispy or taking longer to cook.
- Let it rest: Allow the chicken to rest before frying. This allows the flour to become some what hydrated creating a stickier texture and will result in a better fry. It also will prevent the flour from coming off while it frys.
What to serve with?
Complete your meal by pairing these Crispy Fried Chicken Wings with any of the following:
- French Fries
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Easy and Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Honey Sriracha Roasted Broccoli
- Asparagus
- Rice
- Roasted veggies
- Waffles
- Delicious Peach Cobbler French Toast Recipe
Recipe variations:
- Sauce it up! Toss these crispy fried wings with your favorite sauce. Or try my Hennessy BBQ Wings or Honey Sriracha Wings
- Serve it with veggies. Pair these crispy fried chicken by serving it with veggies. Mushrooms, peppers, or sweet potatoes will work great.
More Weeknight Recipes To Try
- Ultimate Blackened Chicken Sandwich
- Creamy Shrimp Stuffed Salmon
- Creamy Salmon and Broccoli Pasta Bake
- Million Dollar Spaghetti
If you try this Crispy Fried Chicken Wings, please be sure to leave a comment, and or tag me on Instagram @cookwithci. I would love to see your recreations and hear your thoughts.
Crispy Fried Chicken
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 1 lbs chicken wings
- 1 1/2 cup All Purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Adobo All purpose seasoning
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Tony's creole seasoning
- 6-8 cups neutral oil for frying
wet batter
- 1 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1-2 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Sazon
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add cleaned chicken wings to a bowl. Season with onion powder, garlic powder, Sazon, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Rub the seasoning into the chicken. Then pour in hot sauce and buttermilk. Mix once more. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 1 hour. Overnight is best.
- In a large ziploc bag add flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Goya all purpose seasoning, Tony's, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper, if desired. Shake until combined. You should be able to see the seasoning in the flour. If not, add more seasoning.
- When you're ready to fry, heat the oil to 350 degrees. If you don't have a thermometer, I heat the oil over medium heat after about 5 minutes, toss in some flour. If the oil sizzles, the oil is ready.
- Add a few drops of buttermilk to the dry batter. (this will give those crispy bits on the outside of the chicken. Then add chicken wings to the flour in batches. Press the flour into the wings then shake off the excess.
- Let the chicken rest on a wired rack for 10 minutes before frying. Fry in batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes. Chicken is done when golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Between each batch, let the oil return to its proper temperature, ideally between 350°F and 365°F, for the best results.
- Use a spider spoon to transfer wings to a wired rack. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving,
Notes
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