14 Fried Chicken Ideas That Bring the Crunch and Flavor Every Time
Few things are as satisfying as perfectly fried chicken—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. These 14 fried chicken recipes take this beloved classic to new heights, from traditional southern-style to inventive twists with bold spices and coatings. Each dish promises a crunch and taste that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Get ready to master fried chicken that’s irresistible every single time.
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!
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.
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!
Crispy Baked Panko Crusted Chicken

This Panko Crusted Chicken is as close as you can get to fried chicken without the frying! Coated with seasoned panko breadcrumbs and a little bit of hot sauce, this baked chicken comes out of the oven crisp and juicy every time!
Fried Chicken Tenders Recipe

Your family will love our fried chicken tenders recipe! There’s no buttermilk in this recipe, which keeps the breading light so the chicken takes center stage.
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.
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!
