23 Best Fried Chicken Recipes to Fry Up
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
FRIED CHICKEN
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Nothing says comfort food like fried chicken, and we have all the best recipes to get you frying up crispy, crunchy fried chicken everyone will love. We’ve got recipes that are easy to make, while still delivering big, bold flavors.
From classic Southern-style fried chicken to modern twists like Asian-style, we have recipes for every occasion. We've also included all the different preparation styles to try from oven baked to air fryer.
Fried chicken is the perfect food for any occasion, from a casual family meal to an outdoor party. Get ready to fry up the best fried chicken, ever!
Tornadough Alli
Chicken Fried Chicken
Easy and delicious this Chicken Fried Chicken is a quick and flavorful dinnertime recipe that brings the whole family to the table, with minimal ingredients it's a simple and comforting meal.
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562.6k
971.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
699
CALORIES
$1.53
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The Subversive Table
Korean Fried Chicken
Get ready to "Korean-ify" your fried chicken! This recipe is a delicious twist on the classic, featuring a sweet and salty sauce, crunchy battered exterior, and juicy interior. Get ready to be blown away by the flavor of this Korean Fried Chicken!
12,464
36
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
764
CALORIES
$2.56
PER SERVING
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Delish
Keto Fried Chicken
Don't sacrifice when it comes to comfort food.
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7,164
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
749
CALORIES
$1.81
PER SERVING
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Eating Well
Picnic Oven-Fried Chicken
This oven-fried chicken recipe gives you all the deep-fried flavor and crunch without all the oil. Removing the skin and using our tried-and-true “oven frying” method, where we bread the chicken and then coat it with cooking spray before baking at high heat, eliminates 92 calories and 2 g of saturat...
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155
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1525
CALORIES
$1.24
PER SERVING
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Country Living
Spicy Southern-Fried Chicken
A buttermilk marinade tenderizes our Spice Southern Fried Chicken and helps create a crisp, flaky crust while frying.
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2 hr 40 min
TOTAL TIME
514
CALORIES
$2.09
PER SERVING
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Two Cups Flour
Spicy Fried Chicken
Spicy Fried Chicken Recipe is a lightly spiced version of the classic homemade buttermilk fried chicken recipe. Delicious southern fried chicken!
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$2.02
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Featured Recipe
Cooklist AI
Crispy Ranch-Crusted Air Fried Chicken Thighs
Savor the deliciousness of these Crispy Ranch-Crusted Air Fried Chicken Thighs, perfectly seasoned with a homemade ranch mix and a panko breadcrumb coating. This easy yet appetizing meal will leave you wanting seconds!
3
38 min
TOTAL TIME
430
CALORIES
$1.97
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
9 STEPS
1
In a small bowl, mix together dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and black pepper to make the homemade ranch seasoning.
2
Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and sprinkle with the ranch seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
3
In a shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
4
Press each chicken thigh into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
5
Place coated chicken thighs in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
6
Lightly spray the top of the chicken thighs with olive oil spray.
7
Set the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 23 minutes.
8
Halfway through the cooking time, open the air fryer and flip the thighs.
9
When the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken from the air fryer and serve with your favorite side dishes.
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Don’t Go Bacon My Heart
Japanese Fried Chicken
This Japanese Fried Chicken is ultra crispy on the outside and insanely juicy on the inside. Better still, it couldn't be more simple to make!
7
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
651
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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Home Stratosphere
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe
A delicious source of protein, chicken is a popular dinner choice. However, many people bake this popular meat because they think that deep-frying is too difficult and messy. However, did you know that you can get the taste and texture of deep-fried chicken without using a couple of quarts of oil an...
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
319
CALORIES
$0.93
PER SERVING
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Recipe Boy
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken is a variation of the very popular southern Chicken Fried Steak recipe. Made with chicken instead of beef.
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
832
CALORIES
$3.44
PER SERVING
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Craving Tasty
Extra Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs
Recipe for oven-fried chicken thighs that taste just like pan-fried or even deep-fried, but without all the greasy mess and a boatload of extra calories and added cholesterol.
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35 min
TOTAL TIME
154
CALORIES
$0.76
PER SERVING
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Half Baked Harvest
Oven Fried Southern Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken
An easier, fun twist on the famous Nashville Hot Chicken...spicy, saucy, and so delicious!
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40 min
TOTAL TIME
469
CALORIES
$1.23
PER SERVING
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The Anthony Kitchen
Chicken Fried Chicken with Country Gravy
Pounded out chicken breasts are dredged in a Southern seasoned flour mix and pan-fried to golden, extra crispy perfection! Top with a ladle-full of white country gravy and don't forget the mashed potatoes on the side.
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12
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1255
CALORIES
$1.68
PER SERVING
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Jaja Bakes
Crispy Fried Chicken
The best part of making this Crispy Fried Chicken Tenders recipe is that you can have this finger-licking delicious crispy and juicy chicken all the time.
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
329
CALORIES
$0.48
PER SERVING
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Sugar And Soul
Oven Fried Chicken Breast
Oven Fried Chicken Breast is the healthier version of a comfort food favorite! Made with chicken breasts dredged in a spiced breadcrumb mixture, this easy recipe is light on fat but big on flavor!
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68
40 min
TOTAL TIME
704
CALORIES
$1.44
PER SERVING
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The Recipe Critic
Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken
Crispy Air Fryer "Fried" Chicken is what Air Fryers were created to do! Crunchy golden seasoned outside, and tender, juicy, full of flavor inside! This is how chicken was meant to be eaten.
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557
40 min
TOTAL TIME
660
CALORIES
$0.68
PER SERVING
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Tornadough Alli
Grandma's Fried Chicken Recipe
With simple ingredients and a unique method, Grandma's Fried Chicken Recipe is an old-school dish that has been passed down from generation to generation. Super tasty, easy and one you'll want to keep on the menu rotation.
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887
27
26 min
TOTAL TIME
359
CALORIES
$1.69
PER SERVING
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Sweet and Savory Meals
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean Fried Chicken is coated with an addictive homemade Korean sweet chili sauce that is perfectly crunchy on the outside. Give in to your craving anytime with this easy recipe!
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17
30 min
TOTAL TIME
803
CALORIES
$1.93
PER SERVING
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Best Recipe Box
Asian Fried Chicken Recipe w/ Garlic Chili Sauce
Resting the chicken after dredging allows the crust to cling to the chicken a bit better. If you want a super juicy chicken, brine the chicken in salty water for 1-hours in the fridge before dredging.
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45 min
TOTAL TIME
662
CALORIES
$1.18
PER SERVING
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Best Recipe Box
Air Fryer Buttermilk “Fried” Chicken
This crunchy and juicy chicken is fantastic. It’s hard to believe that they weren’t deep fried! Chicken thighs take at least 5 minutes longer, especially if they’re larger than the drumsticks.
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227
16
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
523
CALORIES
$1.06
PER SERVING
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Fresh Fit Kitchen
Almond Flour Air Fried Chicken
Almond Flour Air Fried Chicken is an easy low carb, gluten free and keto friendly crispy chicken recipe.
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4,196
40
22 min
TOTAL TIME
636
CALORIES
$1.94
PER SERVING
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Food52
Judy Hesser’s Oven-Fried Chicken
This smart recipe comes from our co-founder Amanda Hesser's mother Judy, and will give you the best fried chicken you can make without committing yourself to quarts of hot oil . Best of all, the process is simple and mostly hands off. As Amanda writes, "I sometimes add grated Parmigiano-Reggiano che...
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17,798
1,429
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
413
CALORIES
$1.63
PER SERVING
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This Silly Girl's Life
Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken, classic comfort food that comes out perfectly every time! This chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.
9
24 min
TOTAL TIME
568
CALORIES
$2.34
PER SERVING
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Cooking Classy
Oven Fried Chicken
All the flavors of the deep fried chicken without all the extra fat and oily mess. These chicken thighs are coated with a seasoned Panko and baked until golden brown and perfectly crisp!
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7,810
176
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
247
CALORIES
$1.05
PER SERVING
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