🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken (KFC-Style)
🕒 Prep Time: 20 min
🧊 Marinate: 2–12 hours (for best flavor)
⏲️ Fry Time: ~15 min per batch
🍽️ Serves: 4–6
🧂 Ingredients
For the Marinade:
1 whole chicken (cut into pieces) or ~1.5 kg bone-in pieces (legs, thighs, wings)
2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
For the Coating:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp white pepper (KFC’s secret weapon)
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
½ tsp baking powder (adds lightness to the crust)
For Frying:
Vegetable oil (peanut, canola, or sunflower) for deep frying
👨🍳 Instructions
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