Description
Crispy, juicy, and packed with bold seasoning, this Homemade KFC-Style Chicken brings the fast-food favorite straight to your kitchen—crunchy outside, tender inside, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
- Chicken Pieces: 2 lbs (drumsticks, thighs, or wings)
- Buttermilk: 2 cups
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Cornstarch: ½ cup
- Garlic Powder: 1 tablespoon
- Onion Powder: 1 tablespoon
- Paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Basil: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Celery Salt: 1 teaspoon
- White Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350°F.
- Combine Ingredients: In one bowl, mix all dry ingredients. In another, pour buttermilk.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure oil is deep enough for frying. Set wire rack nearby.
- Assemble the Dish: Dip chicken in buttermilk, then dredge in seasoned flour. Repeat for double coating. Let rest 10 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry 3–4 pieces at a time for 12–14 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer to rack and sprinkle with salt while hot.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving warm and crisp.
Notes
- Double-dip for maximum crunch.
- Use a thermometer for precise oil and meat temp.
- Let breaded chicken rest before frying.
- Marinate in buttermilk overnight for juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: fried chicken, homemade kfc, crispy chicken, buttermilk chicken, southern fried chicken