12 Fried Chicken Dishes That Will Make Your Mouth Water Instantly
Crispy, golden, and downright irresistible—fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food that never goes out of style. In this roundup, we’ve gathered 12 fried chicken dishes that will have your mouth watering from the very first glance. From classic homestyle recipes to creative twists with bold flavors, there’s something here for every craving. Get ready to sink your teeth into crunchy, juicy perfection with every bite!
Oven Fried Chicken
This Oven Fried Chicken Recipe is not your typical Southern fried chicken. Instead, it’s made in the oven but is still packed with incredible finger-licking flavor thanks to a few surprise ingredients.
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom)
Learn how to make Korean Fried Chicken that is golden brown and extra crispy and glazed with a Gochujan based sauce that is sticky, sweet and spicy all at once!
Rice Krispie Fried Chicken Tenders With Hot Honey
These homemade chicken tenders are coated in rice krispies, deep fried until crispy then glazed with spicy hot honey. They’re seriously tasty!
Southern Fried Chicken
There is nothing quite like good old-fashioned Southern Fried Chicken to satisfy your comfort food cravings! The perfectly spiced chicken is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. And the leftovers are just as delicious cold the next day, right out of the fridge.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food! Bone in, skin on chicken is soaked in a buttermilk brine, coated, and fried until golden and crispy!
Chinese Fried Chicken Wings (Chinese Takeout Style)
Chinese fried chicken wings are irresistable marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and shaoxing wine. Tastes just like east coast Chinese takeout!
Nagoya Style Fried Chicken Wings
These Nagoya-style Fried Chicken Wings are perfectly golden brown, crispy, and succulent thanks to my double-frying method. Coated with a savory-sweet garlic soy dressing, these wings are simply irresistible!
Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Learn how to make the best Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) with tender chicken thighs marinated in aromatics and twice-fried until golden brown. They’re juicy and ultra-crispy, and I’ll share my simple techniques for glorious results.
Fried Chicken with Scallion Soy Sauce
Love fried chicken? You’re going to absolutely love this Japanese-style Fried Chicken with Scallion Soy Sauce (Yurinchi). It has an insanely crispy thin crust and succulent meat and is served in an awesome tangy sauce. My family can’t get enough of it, and I hope it will be your favorite too.
Laura Ashley’s Kentucky Fried Chicken
Juicy on the inside, golden brown and crispy on the outside, get ready to impress your friends and family with this incredible fried chicken.
Air Fryer Fried Chicken
This crispy Air Fryer Fried Chicken is made with a tiny fraction of the oil used in traditional methods. It’s perfectly seasoned with incredibly tender and juicy meat!
COPYCAT KFC CHICKEN
Kentucky Fried Chicken…so nostalgic. Served with fluffy mashed potatoes and gravy, creamy cole slaw, and a buttery biscuit makes for yummy memories. This recipe will help you replicate the traditional flavor of KFC and that extra-crispy skin that we all love. Plus we all know that copycat recipes are the best because they are made at home in your kitchen, using ingredients from your own pantry.
