30/04/2026
🍗 4 TASTY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES
1. Classic Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken pieces
250 ml buttermilk
200 g all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
Salt
Oil for frying
Instructions:
Season the chicken with salt and let it sit in the buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
Mix the flour with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and a little extra salt.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and coat it well in the seasoned flour.
Fry until deep golden, crisp, and fully cooked inside.
Let it rest briefly on paper towels before serving.
⏱ Time:
👉 12–15 minutes frying time
🔥 Best way to cook it:
👉 Fry at 170–180°C (340–355°F)
👉 Don’t overcrowd the pan or the crust won’t stay crisp
2. Spicy Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken pieces
250 ml buttermilk
200 g flour
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt
Oil for frying
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken in buttermilk with a little salt for at least 2 hours.
Mix the flour with paprika, cayenne, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
Coat the chicken generously in the flour mixture.
Fry until crunchy outside and juicy inside.
Serve hot for the best texture.
⏱ Time:
👉 12–15 minutes frying time
🔥 Best way to cook it:
👉 Fry at 170–180°C (340–355°F)
👉 Best when the crust gets a deep golden color with a spicy kick
3. Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken pieces
300 ml buttermilk
220 g flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt and black pepper
Oil for frying
Instructions:
Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours, or overnight for even better flavor.
Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly so the coating sticks well.
Fry until thick, crunchy, and golden brown.
Let it rest a minute or two before serving.
⏱ Time:
👉 12–15 minutes frying time
🔥 Best way to cook it:
👉 Fry at 170–180°C (340–355°F)
👉 Cornstarch helps make the coating even crispier
4. Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
1 kg chicken pieces
200 g flour
1 egg
200 ml milk or buttermilk
Salt and black pepper
Oil for frying
For the garlic parmesan finish:
60 g butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
40 g grated parmesan
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
Dip it in the milk and egg mixture, then coat with flour.
Fry until crispy and golden.
In a separate pan, melt the butter and gently cook the garlic for a few seconds.
Add the parmesan and parsley.
Toss or spoon the garlic parmesan mixture over the fried chicken before serving.
⏱ Time:
👉 Frying: 12–15 minutes
👉 Garlic parmesan finish: 2 minutes
🔥 Best way to cook it:
👉 Fry first, then finish with the butter mixture
👉 Don’t overcook the garlic or it can turn bitter
