Easy Crispy Crunchy Deep Fried Chicken Recipe 🍗✨

Easy Crispy Crunchy Deep Fried Chicken Recipe 🍗✨

There’s nothing quite like biting into a piece of perfectly fried chicken—crispy, crunchy coating on the outside and juicy, tender meat on the inside. This recipe uses a kefir marinade for 24 hours, which not only tenderizes the chicken but also locks in flavor. The double-dredging method creates that extra crunch we all crave.

Whether you’re making this for Sunday dinner, game night, or a backyard cookout, this fried chicken is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it up with your favorite dipping sauces, coleslaw, fries, or biscuits for the ultimate comfort meal.

Why You’ll Love This Fried Chicken

• Super crispy coating that stays crunchy.

• Juicy, flavorful meat thanks to the kefir marinade.

• Easy ingredients you already have in your pantry.

• Perfect for family dinners, parties, or meal prep.

Ingredients

Chicken & Marinade:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

• 2 cups kefir

• 1 tbsp Frank’s Red Hot

• 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tbsp onion powder

• 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon

• Salt & pepper to taste

Flour Coating:

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika

• 1/2 tbsp oregano

• 1/2 tbsp chili flakes

• Salt & pepper to taste

For Frying:

• 1 liter cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

Instructions

1. Marinate the Chicken

   • In a large bowl, whisk together kefir, Frank’s Red Hot, smoked paprika, onion powder, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.

   • Add chicken pieces, cover, and marinate for at least 24 hours in the fridge.

2. Prepare the Coating

   • In one large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.

   • In another bowl, pour the leftover kefir marinade.

3. Dredge the Chicken

   • Take one piece of chicken, coat it in the flour mixture, then dip it into the kefir marinade, then back into the flour.

   • Let the coated chicken rest in the flour for 5–10 minutes for extra crunch.

4. Fry the Chicken

   • Heat 1 liter of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over low-medium heat.

   • Fry chicken pieces for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

5. Drain & Serve

   • Remove fried chicken and place on a paper towel–lined colander to drain excess oil.

   • Serve hot with your favorite sides and sauces!

Tips for Perfect Crispy Fried Chicken

• Don’t rush the marinating—24 hours makes all the difference.

• Use cornstarch in the flour mixture for an extra crunchy crust.

• Keep oil temperature steady to avoid greasy chicken.

• Rest the chicken on a wire rack after frying for the crispiest results.

Enjoy!

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