The Best Fried Chicken at Home

Summary by Krater

The video demonstrates how to butcher a whole chicken, marinate it in buttermilk and spices, and double-dredge and fry it to achieve an exceptionally crispy crust.

From the video

Answers: How do I make the best crispy fried chicken at home?

• whole chicken butchering
• buttermilk marinade
• dredge and breading technique
• deep frying chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp MSG
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp + 1 tsp cayenne powder
• 2 1/2 cups + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup potato starch
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• vegetable oil
• thyme
• scallions
• sesame seeds
• butter

What it concludes

• Adding potato starch to the flour dredge creates extra snap, crackle, and pop in the crust, making it truly crispy.
• Marinating the chicken in buttermilk and spices tenderizes the meat and infuses it with deep flavor.
• Frying chicken at 325°F to 350°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F ensures the pieces cook through before burning.