Batter-Fried Chicken1/17
Proof that it doesn't take buttermilk or an insufferably long overnight brine to make insanely tender, crazily crisp, gosh darn perfect fried chicken.
Southern Fried Chicken Wings2/17
Perfectly battered. Nicely seasoned. And easy as heck. That's how we like our fried chicken wings, thank you very much. This recipe delivers all that.
Cajun Fried Chicken3/17
Bathed in buttermilk and spiced ever so slightly, this Cajun-style fried hen is memorably moist inside, superlatively crisp outside, and gosh darn perfect through and through.
Momofuku’s Fried Chicken4/17
This flour-free fried bird is contrary to everything we know about fried chicken. Or think we know. That's exactly what makes it so darn genius.
Gluten-Free Fried Chicken5/17
Because we believe awesome fried chicken is a birthright for all, we bring you this gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly bird.
Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken6/17
Pickle-brined fried chicken?! Oh yes we did! And folks are calling it fried chicken perfection.
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken7/17
Hot enough to make you holler. That's how they like their fried chicken in Nashville. Who are we to argue?
Judy Hesser’s Oven-Fried Chicken8/17
Mind-bogglingly crisp oven-fried chicken. And it couldn't be easier to make. Just shake chicken thighs in a bag of seasoned flour, let it do its own thing for an hour or so in the oven, and dinner is done.
Southern Pan-Fried Chicken9/17
This recipe from the late, great Edna Lewis turns out skillet-fried chicken that's perfectly seasoned, extra-crisp, and gosh darn beautiful in every way.
Spanish-Style Deep-Fried Chicken Wings10/17
These simple yet stylish chicken wings are served in all the chic tapas bars in Andalusia. Our kinda tapas.
Crispy Fried Chicken11/17
Snap, crackle, pop goes this fried chicken, which relies on more than just flour and cayenne for its coating's beguiling taste and texture.
Egg Shop Fried Chicken12/17
Egg Shop's fried chicken has been the talk of New York City. And with darn good cause. It’s crunchy, juicy, salty, spicy fried chicken perfection embellished with a drizzle of honey.
Northern Fried Chicken13/17
The secret to this Northern fried chicken recipe? Matzoh meal and honey. No lie.
Fried Chicken14/17
Booyah! We've found the secret to simple yet sensational fried chicken. And it's as basic as can be. Just salt. Pepper. Flour. Water. Patience.
Oven Fried Drumsticks15/17
Some things never go out of style. Witness this throwback to the 50s recipe for drumsticks rolled in crumbs of any sort. Potato chips. Wasabi peas. Rice crackers.
Chicken Karaage | Japanese Fried Chicken16/17
You haven't lived until you've had chicken karaage, which is Japanese-style chicken that's marinated in soy and fried twice until crisp and oh so nice.