Description
A delicious, family-favorite recipe for classic homemade Kentucky Fried Chicken, featuring a unique blend of spices for a crispy, golden finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon celery salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dry ground mustard
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon MSG (optional)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut the chicken into 8 parts, discarding the carcass. Pat dry to ensure a crispy finish.
- Marinate: In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk and the beaten egg. Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for maximum flavor absorption.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In another large bowl, combine flour and spices. This mixture will create the flavorful crust!
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 175°F and prepare a baking sheet with a wire rack for the fried chicken.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep fryer or Dutch oven, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F.
- Coat and Fry: Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat in flour mixture. Fry 3–4 pieces at a time for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Transfer: Once fried, transfer chicken to the rack in the oven to keep warm while frying the remaining pieces.
- Final Check: Ensure all pieces reach an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure chicken is at room temperature before frying. You can also marinate overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg