Crispy Fried Chicken KFC Style: The Best Homemade Treat
Learn how to make crispy fried chicken in the iconic KFC style, perfect for any homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- First, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk and shake off excess.
- Dredge chicken pieces in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour mix before frying.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes after frying for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crispy Fried Chicken, KFC Style