The homemade version of KFC fried chicken is always better than the original that you buy from a KFC shop. With this recipe, you can achieve the original flavor and crunch of the KFC fried chicken.
The ingredients you need for this recipe will be easily available in your pantry. The combination of spices gives the exact flavor of KFC fried chicken and the flour and brown sugar make the savory crunch.
The preparation does not take a long time; you just have to coat the chicken pieces in egg white and flour mixture with spices and deep fry in hot oil. Serve along with a ranch dressing or prepare a simple dipping sauce with plain Greek yogurt, chopped dill, and lemon juice.
If you want to make the delicious KFC fried chicken at home, the secret recipe is here.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg white, beaten
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 quarts neutral oil, for frying
How to cook KFC fried chicken
Mix all the spices together and combine them with all-purpose flour, salt, and brown sugar.
Coat the chicken pieces in egg white then in flour mixture. Slightly press the chicken pieces to coat them well.
Allow the chicken pieces to rest for 5 minutes to dry the crust a bit.
Preheat the fryer to 350F and deep fry the chicken pieces in batches. The breasts and wings normally take 12-14 minutes to cook and thighs and legs will take a few more minutes.
Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and the meat thermometer reads 165F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
Take the chicken out of the fryer and place them on a paper towel. Serve hot.
KFC Original Recipe Chicken Whole Wing
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 egg white, beaten
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 2 quarts neutral oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together and combine them with all-purpose flour, salt, and brown sugar.
- Coat the chicken pieces in egg white then in flour mixture. Slightly press the chicken pieces to coat them well.
- Allow the chicken pieces to rest for 5 minutes to dry the crust a bit.
- Preheat the fryer to 350F and deep fry the chicken pieces in batches. The breasts and wings normally take 12-14 minutes to cook and thighs and legs will take a few more minutes.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and the meat thermometer reads 165F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat.
- Take the chicken out of the fryer and place them on a paper towel and serve hot.
