How to Make Crispy Old-Fashioned Fried Chicken (Best Ever) | Julia at Home

This unusual, old-fashioned technique sounded simple enough, but we had to work to achieve the picture-perfect, golden-brown crust and moist chicken that we were after.

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Julia I have been watching you on television since the age of 16 and am 34 now. I wasn’t raised with a mother figure who taught me things. I am so thankful for finding you and America’s test kitchen. You taught me how to cut my first onion. Without you, I would have been lost having to cook for myself when I was thrown out of my home at 16. can’t thank you enough!

[jimsales]

I stayed away from frying my own chicken for years because it never came out good until I run into Julia's recipe. I will tell you, the chicken comes out juicy and crispy even after it gets cold. I love the batter that although not thick it's so crunchy as long as you follow Julia's instructions closely.

[TeresaSmith-sgeb]

Made this for my Son tonight. I’m single, retired and on a tight budget!Bought a pack of drumsticks for $5.55 and followed your recipe (used canola oil). My dinner visit with my Son was perfect. He loved it! Thank you for help making my night ❤

[teresastory]

I just made this for my husband. We’ve been married 44 years and after many tries and fails, he has resigned himself to having to eat fried chicken at a restaurant. He absolutely loved it! He said it was far better than any restaurant and he never wants any other. A million thanks for the recipe. It was easy and best of all put a big smile on Hubby’s face. Perfect!

[tjrelmo]

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve made this fried chicken. It is hands down the best recipe.
I combine the dry batter ingredients and store in an airtight container ready for use. I use this not just for chicken, but onion rings, veggies, and shrimp.
It is absolutely fabulous and so delicious!
Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
YUM! 😊

[brentwentfishing]

I like to add garlic and onion powder, about 1/4 teaspoon each to the dry mix. Always great to see Julia! 😍

[pamagujar]

Just the sound of the crunch when you first into it has the sound of pure goodness. I can already know that this will be the only way I fry chicken. Thanks!

[TheROMaNProject]

I made this recipe last night using boneless chicken breasts. Two comments: First, the cream gravy I made using homemade stock, flour, butter, and a tablespoon of heavy cream was a bit too thin and lacked flavor, so I dipped the tip of my whisk in the batter and briskly whisked it into the gravy… OMG, that was the best cream gravy I’ve ever made! Bursting with flavor and, of course, perfectly matched the chicken. Second, I thought the breading was way too hard, but after slicing the breasts for serving and drizzling with the cream gravy (also on some reheated Jasmine rice) the crispiness was perfect, especially when contrasted with the moist breast meat. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you!

[Exiled_Rouge]

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[georgenoland]

I am 71 years old and an avid and accomplished cook/chef. I will just leave it at that. I really want to compliment this recipe and not myself :-) This fried chicken batter is BY FAR....the best I have ever served. Light..yet crispy with a crunch that will surely bring smiles from everyone at the table. Just amazing....in a league of its own. I only made one adjustment and that was I added 2 TBSP of flour likely needed since I live in a high humidity tropical environment where flour in recipes typically requires slight adjustments because of humidity. I LOVE THIS RECIPE

[danfridenstine]

Looks good and I loved the way you kicked the oven door shut, like a real cook.

[barbaraaraya]

So good! I added garlic salt and garlic powder to the dry mix and it was wonderful. I dipped potato chunks in the remaining batter and made batter coated potatoes. They were a hit

[judithn.jean-antoine]

I love that...some chef they only taste a tiny bite but Julia....always ....love her from american test kitchen they are awesome and great teachers..❤❤❤❤

[michaelkaren]

This turned out EXACTLY the way you showed; making, smelling, EATING !! No other recipe can top this one... THANK YOU VERY MUCH. From Canada ( where no one cooks chicken like y'all do down south)

[ErsahMajor]

This lady makes me excited to trying new methods for frying. I love this channel!

[brianh]

I made this tonight, just incredible. I bought 20 drumbsticks for $4 and fried them up, it's so easy. It was a huge hit and MUCH cheaper than getting it from popeyes or KFC. Amazing !

[jabber]

I've made this and it is by far and away, the BEST and easiest fried chicken I've ever had! I've used this exact recipe with chicken tenders as well and they turn out unbelievably juicy. I make a massive batch and freeze them, then reheat them in the air fryer. They really do retain their crispiness after being reheated.

[xicanavida]

I love how simple this recipe is from the brine to the batter and the frying !! I can’t wait to make this I’m inspired I’ve never been able to make GOOD fried chicken !!!

[mayonnaiseeee]

I really like this recipe. If you don't have time for an overnight buttermilk brine or something of the sort, this can all be done in an afternoon.

[rkelley]

Biggest Kudos ever!!! After years of buttermilk soaking, egging, flour etc Ive finally found a foolproof fried chicken recipe that not only taste excellent but is eye-candy too!! I lightly salted the chicken directly with table and garlic salts before placing in the excellent batter. ATK has done it again!!!