Crispy Fried Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken delivers a shattering, well-seasoned crust around juicy, tender meat, thanks to a buttermilk dip and paprika-spiked flour. It’s the kind of golden, crunchy fried chicken perfect for weekend dinners, picnics, or game days, with a satisfying balance of spice, salt, and rich fried flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
Skin the cut-up chicken pieces if you prefer.
- 2
Place flour in a large plastic bag (let the amount of chicken you are cooking determine how much flour to use). Season the flour with paprika (which helps brown the chicken), salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Dip the chicken pieces in buttermilk, then transfer a few at a time to the bag with flour; seal the bag and shake until well coated. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 4
Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet or tray; cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. Let sit until the flour becomes a paste-like consistency. This is crucial!
- 5
Fill a large skillet (cast iron is best) about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil. Heat until very hot.
- 6
Carefully lower as many chicken pieces into the skillet as it can hold. Fry in hot oil on both sides until browned.
- 7
When browned, reduce the heat and cover the skillet; cook for 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). Remove the cover, raise the heat again, and continue frying until crispy.
- 8
Drain the fried chicken on paper towels. Depending on how much chicken you have, you may need to fry in a few batches. Keep the finished chicken in a slightly warm oven while frying the rest.
- Calories 2239.07 kcal High 112%
- Protein 51.63 g Good Source 103%
- Carbohydrate 25.99 g 9%
- Total Fat 224.19 g High 287%
- Saturated Fat 31.74 g High 159%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 163.53 mg High 55%
- Sodium 469.19 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 39.39 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 11.67 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 11.44 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.29 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Fried Chicken is made with 6 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Buttermilk, Paprika, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 2239.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Buttermilk, Paprika, Salt & Pepper, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Fried Chicken?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2239.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Crispy Fried Chicken healthy?
- Crispy Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 2239.07 calories and 51.63 g of protein, or 103% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 469.19 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 31.74 g (159% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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