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Homemade KFC Fried Chicken
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How to Cook Homemade KFC Fried Chicken

KFC Fried Chicken is a deliciously crispy and juicy dish known for its flavorful, golden-brown coating infused with a secret blend of herbs and spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Chicken Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino/American
Keyword: fried chicken hack, fried chicken recipe, KFC fried chicken
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo of your favorite chicken pieces (chicken wings, drumsticks, etc)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika powder
  • 1 piece raw egg
  • 1/2 cup fresh milk
  • cooking oil for deep frying

Instructions

How to cook Homemade KFC Fried Chicken:

  • Wash your favorite chicken pieces and drain in a colander. Let it stay in the colander until the chicken is pat dry.
  • To make the coating, in a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, ground pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika powder. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, to make the egg wash combine egg and milk and whisk to blend. Set aside.
  • Get you chicken pieces and dip one piece in the egg wash, coat it well then put it in the flour mix and make sure it is also well coated.
  • Remove it from the four mix and shake off the excess flour then dip it back in the egg wash coat it well then back into the flour mix and coat well.
  • Do the same with the rest of the chicken pieces and put it in a tray or a large plate to be fried later.
  • Prepare a deep pan, a non-stick pan if available and put enough cooking oil just to cover the chicken. Heat it until it shimmers but don't let it smoke.
  • If you have a thermometer, heat it up for about 175 °C.
  • Then carefully put each chicken pieces in the pan and let enough space for each chicken pieces. Don't overcrowd them.
  • Cook for about 8 to 15 minutes in medium heat turning and flipping occasionally.
  • Then drain the excess oil from the chicken by placing it on paper towels.
  • Serve with your favorite gravy and french fried. Enjoy!

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Notes

Cooking Tips:

Let the Chicken Rest Once It Has Been Coated

Once you have applied the flour mixture to your chicken, stand it for 10-15 minutes to fry. The resting period lets the coating stick better and a crispy crust happens during cooking. It also gives a chance for the seasonings to get well infused into the meat, and this will give more flavor to your fried chicken in every bite.

Set Oil to the Proper Temperature

Now, keeping that oil near about 175°C is what matters to fry it perfectly. If the oil is too hot, the coating browns too fast while the inside remains raw. If it's too cold, it will make your chicken absorb too much oil, making it greasy and heavy.

Double Dipping Method

Double-dip each piece of chicken to get a super-thick, crunchy crust: first in the egg wash, then in the flour mix, then again. This will help create nice layers of crispy coating that, hopefully, will hold up even to frying. Just tap off excess flour between dips so you aren't left with a gummy texture.