Everything You Need to Know About Frying Chicken

Because until you've had fried chicken at home, hot from the stove, you haven't truly experienced just how glorious it can be. Here, all the tips, techniques, and recipes you need for perfect fried chicken every time.

Shrimp with Chorizo

What did our discerning testers say about this recipe? "Wildy satisfying." "Zesty." "Quick and tasty." "A marriage made in heaven." "A stunning nosh." And they should know.

30 mins

Thai-Inspired Peanut Dressing

Perfect with all manner of salads, skewers, veggies, noodles, and more, this savory dressing doubles as a sauce. And a godsend on busy weekdays.

5 mins

Tuna Salad Sandwich

Tuna fish sandwiches can be made with so many variations that there's a version for everyone. Hank Shaw walks you through a few of his faves.

15 mins

Paprika Mayonnaise

When you're in the mood for something with more vigor than regular mayo, give this a try. All the good stuff in it will make you want to slather it on everything.

5 mins

Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

Seeming more indulgent than they actually are, these sweetly cinnamony oats will get everyone up and at 'em. Even the most morning resistant among us.

20 mins

Curry Chicken Pot Pie

East meets west when warming Indian spices collide with traditional chicken pot pie. Guaranteed to leave you feeling sated and sublime.

1 hr 45 mins

Instant Pot Pork Pozole

A classic, revised for weeknights, yet it retains its richly spiced broth that'll keep you coming back for more. It's just quicker for anytime indulging.

2 hrs

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Creamy, cool, herby, and tangy, this homemade ranch dressing is unspeakably better than the stuff in a bottle or (shudder) envelope. Slather, drizzle, dunk, and dip away.

5 mins

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Creamy, cheesy, and no processed ingredients like in the boxed stuff? Yes please. America's Test Kitchen's mac and cheese delivers all of that.

30 mins

Caramelized Onion and Chile Ramen

French onion soup meets veggie ramen in this inspired hybrid from Meera Sodha. Flavored with sake, miso, chiles, and piles of caramelized onions, it's revelatory.

1 hr

Peanut Butter Pie

We can't help falling in love with the sweet, smoky, salty, nutty flavors of Elvis’s favorite sandwich—peanut butter, bacon, and banana—in a gooey, messy pie.

2 hrs 30 mins

Polenta with Greens

Comfort food at its finest—creamy polenta, packed with leafy greens and Parmesan. Full of nutritious veggies and on the table in 45 minutes. You're welcome.

45 mins

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

An uber-quick and less traditional approach to chicken enchiladas gets you a tasty dinner, weeknight or not. The secret? Your toaster oven.

1 hr 15 mins

Thumbprint Cookies

Froufrou, fancypants, yet fuss-free, these thumbprint cookies with white chocolate ganache and chopped hazelnuts are, in a word, lovely.

4 hrs

Croque Monsieur Casserole

One of France's greatest innovations, the croissant, meets its match in this croque monsieur casserole filled with ham, cheese, and a milky béchamel.

9 hrs 15 mins

Leftover Meatloaf Pasta Sauce

Got meatloaf? Then you've also got the makings of a sumptuous pasta dish. Not really leftovers—more like a tomato-based glow-up.

45 mins

Homemade Ginger Ale

Full of natural ingredients that pack a wallop of intense, true-to-life ginger flavor, this brilliant hack for making real ginger ale will make you a convert.

2 hrs 50 mins

Spicy Lamb Meatballs

Gorgeously spiced and juicy lamb meatballs are easier to prepare than you'd think. And when served with a creamy harissa yogurt sauce, they're even easier to eat.

45 mins