09/22/2026
Fried Chicken Recipes
Classic Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Serves: 6 | Cook time: 30 minutes
How to Make: Place the chicken in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over it, coating each piece well. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off, then coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or heavy pot to about 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until deeply golden, crispy, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Drain on a wire rack or paper towels and serve hot.
Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken pieces (breasts or thighs)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp hot sauce
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
Serves: 6 | Cook time: 30 minutes
How to Make: Combine the chicken, buttermilk, and hot sauce and coat well. In another bowl, mix the flour, paprika, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour. Heat vegetable oil to about 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken in batches until crispy, golden brown, and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). For extra Nashville-style heat, spoon or brush a little of the hot seasoned frying oil over the cooked chicken before serving.
Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken wings or drumsticks
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetable oil, for frying
Serves: 6 | Cook time: 30 minutes
How to Make: Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the seasoned flour. Heat vegetable oil to about 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken in batches until crisp, golden, and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Meanwhile, melt the butter in a saucepan and gently sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Toss the hot fried chicken with the garlic butter, then sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Hot Honey Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken pieces
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup honey
2 tbsp hot sauce
Vegetable oil, for frying
Serves: 6 | Cook time: 30 minutes
How to Make: Coat the chicken in buttermilk. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove each chicken piece from the buttermilk and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour. Fry in vegetable oil heated to about 350°F (175°C) until crispy, golden brown, and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Warm the honey and hot sauce together in a small saucepan until combined. Drizzle or brush the hot honey sauce generously over the fried chicken just before serving.
Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
3 lbs chicken pieces
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
Serves: 6 | Cook time: 30 minutes
How to Make: Soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk, coating them completely. Combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in another bowl. Lift each piece from the buttermilk, let the excess drip off, and coat generously with the seasoned flour. Heat vegetable oil to about 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan until the coating is crisp and golden and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally. Drain briefly on a wire rack and serve hot.
Sweet & Spicy Korean-Style Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings or boneless thighs
1 cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ cup gochujang
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
Serves: 6 | Cook time: 30 minutes
How to Make: Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then coat thoroughly with cornstarch. Heat frying oil to about 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken in batches until golden, extra crispy, and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). In a saucepan, combine the gochujang, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Toss the freshly fried chicken in the sweet and spicy sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.
Recipe made by: Easy Steps Recipes
