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How to Make Fried Chicken
Learn how to make fried chicken that is juicy and tender inside and crispy outside. It's science made easy, producing the best crispy fried chicken recipe ever!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 2987 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups buttermilk
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3 ½ tablespoon salt divided
- 12 chicken drumsticks thawed
- 2 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 egg whites large and beaten
- 2 tablespoon water
- 3 cups flour (All-purpose or GF)
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon baking powder
- canola or peanut oil enough to fry
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk, buffalo sauce, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon salt in a large bowl, or divide into more than one large plastic bag. Add drumsticks, making sure to cover them in the mixture.
- Cover bowl with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or zip the bag closed, removing as much air as possible. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight. Drain in a colander, shake off excess buttermilk, and reserve.
- In a separate bowl, mix spices and 2 tablespoon salt. Sprinkle on top of drumsticks, making sure to cover them all all over. In another bowl, whisk egg whites with water; reserve. In a baking dish, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and ½ tablespoon salt. Mix well.
- Dip each drumstick in the egg mixture and then dredge in the flour mixture, making sure to cover them well. Shake off excess. Repeat process for all the remaining drumsticks.
- Fill deep fryer with oil and heat to 350 F (or a dutch oven with a deep-fry/candy thermometer attached to the edge). Gently add the drumsticks, cooking in batches in order to not overcrowd the fryer.
- Fry the chicken until cooked through and crispy (about 10 minutes), or until a probe thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165 F. Place fried chicken on paper towels to absorb oil. Serve while hot and enjoy by itself or with any sauce of your choice.
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Notes
- Store this extra crispy fried chicken in the fridge in a shallow airtight, or wrap tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil/ plastic wrap for up to 4 days. Or, freeze in airtight containers or freezer bags for up to 4 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
298.7kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32.8g
(11%)
Protein
20.1g
(40%)
Fat
9.6g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3.1g
(16%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
76.3mg
(25%)
Sodium
2518.9mg
(105%)
Potassium
663.2mg
(19%)
Fiber
1.8g
(7%)
Sugar
3.5g
(7%)
Vitamin A
780.7IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4.9mg
(5%)
Calcium
220.4mg
(22%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2987
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298.7kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32.8g | 11% |
| Protein | 20.1g | 40% |
| Fat | 9.6g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 76.3mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 2518.9mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 663.2mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 7% |
| Sugar | 3.5g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 780.7IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 220.4mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.