Homemade KFC Chicken Recipe

Here’s a crispy, juicy Homemade KFC-style Fried Chicken recipe with that classic crunchy coating and flavorful seasoning blend.

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🍗 Homemade KFC-Style Fried Chicken

🛒 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 8–10 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

For the Seasoned Flour Coating:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

For Frying:

• Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken

1. In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, and pepper.
2. Add chicken pieces and coat well.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for extra tenderness).

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2️⃣ Prepare the Coating

1. In a large bowl, mix all flour and seasonings thoroughly.
2. Remove chicken from buttermilk (do not rinse).
3. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick coating.
4. For extra crispiness: dip back into buttermilk, then coat again in flour (double dredge).

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3️⃣ Fry the Chicken

1. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
2. Fry chicken in batches (don’t overcrowd).
3. Cook:
   • Drumsticks & thighs: 12–15 minutes
   • Breasts: 15–18 minutes
   • Wings: 8–10 minutes
4. Internal temperature should reach 75°C (165°F).
5. Remove and drain on a wire rack (not paper towels — keeps it crisp!).

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🔥 Extra Crispy Secret Tips

• Let coated chicken rest 10–15 minutes before frying (helps crust stick).
• Use white pepper — it gives that signature KFC flavor.
• Maintain oil temperature for even browning.
• For even closer texture: add 1 tbsp cornstarch to flour.

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🍽️ Serve With

• Mashed potatoes & gravy
• Coleslaw
• Biscuits
• French fries

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If you’d like, I can also share a KFC-style gravy recipe or an oven-baked / air fryer version 😊