Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
Extra Crispy Fried Chicken done the right way.
Fried chicken is one of those dishes that I love to eat, but refrain from making on a regular basis because, let’s face it, it’s not something I should eat every month. Do I want it every month? Of course! It’s delicious- finger lickin’ delicious, to be exact. But, fried chicken requires exercise and, well, I don’t exercise. Shame on me- I know. It’s on my to-do list (however, I wouldn’t make any high-risk bets).
I consider fried chicken to be the epitome of comfort food. It’s juicy, tender, crunchy, and slightly spicy. You just feel happy when you’re biting into a crunchy piece of extra crispy chicken. And, there’s no need for fancy cutlery, china, or linens. All you need are a few paper plates and napkins and you’re ready to dig in.
The fried aroma alone is worth cooking fried chicken. It can be smelled throughout the house, captivating the noses of fellow family members. I guarantee that this chicken will have your family bowing in your glory. Heck, I’d bow for extra crispy fried chicken… maybe even kiss a foot or two.
If that’s not a platter of comfort, I don’t know what is. Enjoy!
Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken thighs/drumsticks, about 12 pieces
- 4 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (Frank’s Red Hot)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons season salt
- Canola or peanut oil for frying
Directions:
- In a large bowl, add the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator. Let soak for 4 hours.
- Heat the oil to 360 degrees F. in a large, heavy bottom pot (I use my Le Creuset dutch oven) or fryer. Do not fill the pot more than half way full. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- While the oil is heating, place the flour, salt, pepper, and seasonings in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Take the chicken, one piece at a time, out of the buttermilk and generously coat with the flour mixture. Place 4-5 pieces of floured chicken (no more) in the heated oil. Fry in batches for 14 minutes, turning once. When the chicken is finished frying, use tongs to remove from the pot and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. Place on a cookie sheet and keep warm in a 200 degree oven.
21 Comments on “Extra Crispy Fried Chicken”
Welcome to the CCC and what a delicious first entry. Your chicken looks wonderful and I love all the spicy hot ingredients…yum.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my CCC entry Copycat “KFC” Original Recipe Fried Chicken
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
Oh, yes! That looks so good! I love the smell of frying chicken … and how it makes the house smell :)
Sooo, the wife says she’ll be right over. LOL!
Who would’ve guessed fried chicken could look so beautiful? That plate is so mine ;)
Wow! This is what I’m talking about! This flavor must have been amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
I am seriously in love with all the fried chicken posts today! Yours is to die for. I could eat an entire plate of that.
Your chicken looks A.mazing!!! Lovely!
Welcome to “The Challenge,” Jennie! It’s nice to have you join in. You’re chicken looks FABULOUS!! Gotta love things with Frank’s Red Hot!
Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground (CCC #7)
Wow, I can’t even begin to tell you how amazing this looks!
Yum! Love fried chicken! Look forward to trying your recipe. Thanks!
Just saw this chicken on foodgawker….just made my tummy rumble!
I’m one of those people who would forgo the chicken for the skin and I have to say that the skin on the chicken in your post looks perfect!
#19
Thank you so much. It was the crispiest skin- so good!
Wow…what an unbelieveably crispy chicken! Great SRC pick!
I’m CCC #10 :)
That looks so good, Jenni! And what a fabulous round up of fried chicken recipes! :)
Extra crispy no doubt, this is some sort of chicken my brother would worship ;)
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
it looks like KFC
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Yum! I’m a serious fan of fried chicken too! I made it for the first time last month when I decided to throw a Fried Chicken and Waffles Party. It was awesome and surprisingly way easier to make than expected. I basically made mine the same way you did, but I love the idea of adding Frank’s hot sauce. If I ever decide to fry chicken again, I’ll definitely give that a try.
Thanks for visiting. I just made this fried chicken the other day–so good!
I’ve made this chicken a few times and it is a HUGE hit with my family! My mom now buys chicken especially for me to make this for her. I’ll be trying chicken breast along with the usual drumsticks today. My sister can’t wait to try it. Never fails I end up dropping chicken off to friends & family when I use this recipe! Hands down amazing!