The Best Fried Chicken Recipes to Make at Home

Who doesn’t love fried chicken? It’s crispy, juicy, and delicious. Not to mention, it is very easy to make at home. In this blog post, we will share some of our favorite fried chicken recipes. These recipes are simple and easy to follow, and they all taste amazing. So whether you’re in the mood for a classic fried chicken dish or something a little more adventurous, we have you covered!

Here are six best fried chicken recipes you can try at home:

Easiest-Ever Fried Chicken

This no-fail fried chicken recipe is easy to follow and tastes incredible. Plus, it’s a great meal for any occasion. So if you’re looking for a quick and simple way to make fried chicken, this is the recipe for you!

Ingredients

• 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Place chicken breasts in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine.
4. In another shallow dish, combine milk and vegetable oil. Stir to combine.
5. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then the milk mixture, and coat evenly.
6. Place chicken breasts in the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders

Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken Tenders are a delicious and fun way to make fried chicken at home. These tenders are crispy and juicy, and they taste so good. Kids love it! Additionally, they’re a lot healthier than traditional fried chicken. So if you’re searching for a healthy and tasty alternative to fried chicken, you can try this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3-4 chicken tenders

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
3. In another shallow dish, combine milk and vegetable oil. Stir to combine.
4. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then the milk mixture, and coat evenly.
5. Place chicken tenders in the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nashville Hot Chicken

Are you craving for Main Bird’s famous Nashville-style Hot Chicken? Here’s a straightforward recipe you can try to remake and satisfy your longing and appetite. Nothing beats the original, though! Visit Main Bird Hot Chicken at Sugar Land or Spring, Texas.

Ingredients

For the hot chicken:

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3-4 chicken tenders

For the hot sauce:

• 1/2 cup red hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
3. In another shallow dish, combine milk and vegetable oil. Stir to combine.
4. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then the milk mixture, and coat evenly.
5. Place chicken tenders in the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. NOTE: Add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for extra spice.  
6. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the hot sauce by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and stirring to combine.  
7. When chicken is cooked through, remove from heat and drizzle with hot sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Skillet Fried Chicken with Parmesan Cream Gravy

Skillet Fried Chicken with Parmesan Cream Gravy is not only one of the easiest fried chicken recipes but also one of the most delicious ones. This meal is fast and uncomplicated to make, and it satisfies your craving for fried chicken.

The Parmesan cream gravy adds a delicious richness and depth of flavor that takes this dish to the next level. If you’re on the hunt for a no-sweat fancy fried chicken recipe that will impress your guests, this is made for you!

Ingredients

• 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.
3. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine. In another shallow dish, combine milk and vegetable oil. Stir to combine.  
4. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then the milk mixture, and coat evenly.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.  
6. To the same skillet, add Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook until heated through (about 2 minutes). Serve gravy over fried chicken breasts.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk is a popular ingredient in many households because it can be used for both baking and cooking. It is well-known in the culinary world for a crowd-favorite dish called buttermilk fried chicken. Here’s how you can make your own!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3-4 chicken tenders

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  
2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine. In another shallow dish, combine buttermilk and vegetable oil. Stir to combine.  
3. Dip each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then the buttermilk mixture, and coat evenly.  
4. Place chicken tenders in the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.  
5. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Boneless Fried Chicken with Pimento Cheese

Pimento cheese is actually a Southern staple! They love it with everything. “The South may not have invented pimento cheese, but it did become the center of the nation’s pimento growing and canning industry,” according to Serious Eats.

Here’s how you can add “the caviar of the South” to your favorite boneless fried chicken dish.

Ingredients

• 4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup pimiento cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.  
2. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place chicken in a single layer in a baking dish.  
3. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir to combine. In another shallow dish, combine milk and vegetable oil. Stir to combine.  
4. Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then the milk mixture, and coat evenly. 
5. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate.  
6. To the same skillet, add Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine and cook until heated through (about 2 minutes). Stir in pimiento cheese until melted. Serve gravy over fried chicken breasts.

These fried chicken recipes are fairly easy to make and taste delicious. So whether you’re craving for Main Bird’s Nashville hot chicken or have been meaning to try something a bit more adventurous, like boneless fried chicken with pimiento cheese gravy, we’ve got you. So fire up that skillet and get cookin’!