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Homemade KFC Chicken - Crispy & Juicy Fried Chicken Recipe

Homemade KFC chicken with a crispy, flavorful coating. This easy recipe brings the famous fried chicken taste to your kitchen.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Dinner Ideas Healthy Easy Families Meal Recipes, Easy Crockpot Recipes Dinner, Easy Glaze Recipe, Easy Indian Lunch Recipes Vegetarian, Healthy Ham, homemade KFC chicken, Picky Eaters Dinner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Clara

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 4 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours (or overnight) for tenderness.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, mustard, white pepper, cayenne, ginger, celery salt, and baking powder.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat evenly with the seasoned flour mixture.
  5. Fry in batches for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain on a wire rack over a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-coat the chicken by dipping it back into the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.