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Classic Fried Chicken

Prep time
30 minutes PT30M
Cook time
14–18 minutes PT18M
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
3 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
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Classic Fried Chicken

The perfect fried chicken is tender and juicy on the inside, crispy and crunchy on the outside, and easier than you think. Give this recipe a go and see for yourself!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups distilled vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (wings, breasts, drumsticks, and thighs)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • Oil, for frying

Preparation

Combine vinegar, water, salt, and sugar and whisk until both the salt and sugar are dissolved.

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and pour the vinegar solution over the top.

In another bowl, combine the remaining dry ingredients and mix to combine.

Toss each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until coated, then dip into the vinegar solution, and then back in the flour mixture. Transfer each coated piece to a tray.

In a Dutch oven or large cast-iron pan, add oil to a depth of at least 2 inches, then heat to 315°F. Add the dredged chicken to the oil and fry to an internal temperature of 165°F, about 14–18 minutes. Fry chicken in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding.

Transfer to a rack to drain for 5 minutes before serving.

Techniques used in this recipe:

dredge
dredge: to coat food with a dry ingredient such as flour or bread crumbs.