Description
This quick and easy homemade KFC-style chicken delivers all the crispy, golden goodness of your favorite takeout — right from your kitchen. With juicy meat, bold spices, and that unmistakable crunch, it’s the ultimate comfort food done right.
Ingredients
- Chicken Drumsticks and Thighs: 8 pieces, bone-in and skin-on
- Buttermilk: 2 cups
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups
- Cornstarch: 1/2 cup
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Black Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- White Pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Onion Powder: 2 teaspoons
- Dried Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Dried Basil: 1 teaspoon
- Celery Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Ginger: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: For frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Fill a skillet or Dutch oven with oil and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine Ingredients: Mix buttermilk and half the spices in a bowl. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and remaining spices.
- Assemble the Dish: Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture. Repeat for extra crunch.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry 2–3 pieces at a time for 10–12 minutes until golden and 165°F inside.
- Finishing Touches: Let chicken rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Let dredged chicken rest before frying for crispier texture.
- Use a thermometer to ensure oil temperature stays steady.
- Double dredge for the crispiest coating.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: homemade KFC chicken, crispy fried chicken, buttermilk fried chicken, Southern-style chicken