Description
A straightforward recipe for making crispy fried chicken pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Dip each chicken piece first into the wet mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge the chicken thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to coat completely.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 325°F (160°C).
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot.
- Fry for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C).
- Remove chicken and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature consistently for even cooking.
- For extra crispiness, you can double-dip the chicken (wet mixture, dry mixture, wet mixture, dry mixture).
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 21
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110
Keywords: fried chicken, crispy chicken, deep fry, chicken recipe, comfort food