These recipes prove there are many ways to cook delicious fried chicken for any occasion.
It’s the definition of “Don’t mess with a good thing.”
From there, renditions are endless and equally crispy.
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Too busy to deep-fry?
We even included a few surprises, like delicious seasonings and bite-sized versions.
You simply can’t go wrong with this recipe.
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When we think of tailgating, this might be the perfect approach.
The original, most-coveted Southern fried chicken recipe that never disappoints.
You will master the method in no time.
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Chicken Fried Chicken is a great weeknight meal toserve with any sides.
The “everything” seasoning blendwhich you would traditionally find on bagelsdelivers big flavor.
Keep this simple dish on repeat all year long.
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It’s as easy as it gets.
Instant Pot Fried Chicken
Yes, you read that right.
You will still get the satisfying crunch of fried chicken skin.
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We love the outcome and that this alternative method still yields a delicious result.
This will land in your regular dinner rotation, especially with the inclusion of our tangy dipping sauce.
Crispy Chicken With Sweet Potato Fries And Green Beans
We’re sneaking in some healthy suggestions here.
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This recipe bakes right in the oven.
Panko breadcrumbs give the coating crunch, and Parmesan cheese adds a nutty flavor.
This is a good way to use up leftoverholiday ham.
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Hot Honey Chicken
Pan-frying gives this chicken an ultimate crispy exterior.
Serve it with store-bought hot honey or make your own so you could adjust the heat.
you could also try this recipe as a sandwichjust add a bun and your favorite toppings.
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Dredge them in breading, dip in buttermilk, and fry till golden.
These bites won’t last long.
North Carolina has its own hot and spicy chicken, made famous at a restaurant in Salisbury.
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Versions of this recipe have cropped up around the state.
Chicken Fries
These crispy, crunchy chicken sticks satisfy a fried chicken craving in finger food form.
These strips are coated in crushed cornflakes for an extra-crispy bite.
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Serve with homemade honey mustard sauce for dipping, or gather a few of your favorite sauces.
A drizzle of honey is the secret to the delicious fried drumsticks.
Za’atar Cornflake ‘Fried’ Chicken
This recipe skips the deep-frying and gets its crunch from crushed cornflakes.
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It lends herby flavor to this oven-fried meal.
This recipe also calls for frying up some batteredpickle chipsto go on the side.
Drizzle these with hot honey for sweet heat.
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Begin the prep in advance by marinating the meat and making the dredging mixture.
It’s juicy and crunchy just like fried chicken should be.
Cajun Fried Chicken
With this recipe, it’s all in good taste.
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Simply add (or subtract) the desired amount of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to suit your preferences.
TheSouthern LivingTest Kitchen couldn’t be more pleased with the results.
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