Desserts
Classic Crispy Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy fried chicken made with a special blend of herbs and spices to recreate the classic KFC taste at home.
Prep Time
40 Minutes
Cook Time
15 Minutes
Total Time
55 Minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Yield: 8 Servings (8 pieces)
Dietary: ~
Ingredients
01 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces.
02 1 cup buttermilk.
03 1 large egg, beaten.
04 2 cups all-purpose flour.
05 1/4 cup paprika.
06 2 tablespoons garlic powder.
07 2 tablespoons white pepper.
08 1 tablespoon celery salt.
09 1 tablespoon black pepper.
10 1 tablespoon dry mustard.
11 2 teaspoons kosher salt.
12 2 teaspoons onion powder.
13 2 teaspoons dried thyme.
14 2 teaspoons dried basil.
15 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano.
16 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
17 1/2 teaspoon MSG (optional).
18 Vegetable oil for frying.
Instructions
Step 01
Cut chicken into 8 pieces.
Step 02
Mix buttermilk and egg. Marinate chicken for at least 30 minutes.
Step 03
Combine flour with all seasonings in a large bowl.
Step 04
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
Step 05
Coat chicken in seasoned flour, shake off excess.
Step 06
Fry 3-4 pieces at a time, 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Step 07
Keep finished pieces warm in a 175°F oven while frying remaining chicken.
Step 08
Final internal temperature should reach 165°F.
Notes
- This copycat recipe recreates KFC’s famous fried chicken with a special blend of herbs and spices. The key is marinating in buttermilk and using the right spice mix.
Tools You’ll Need
- Deep fryer or Dutch oven.
- Deep fry thermometer.
- Instant-read thermometer.
- Baking sheet with wire rack.
