🍗 1. Classic Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces) or 2–3 lbs chicken pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Marinate: Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
2. Mix coating: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Dredge: Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Coat in flour mixture.
4. Fry: Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches 12–15 mins, turning once, until golden and cooked through.
5. Drain: Place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain.

🌶 2. Spicy Korean Fried Chicken (Yangnyeom Chicken)

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings or drumettes
• 1 cup potato starch or cornstarch
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for deep frying

Sauce:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Prep chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Coat with starch.
2. Double fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 5–7 mins. Remove, rest 5 mins, then fry again until crispy.
3. Make sauce: In a pan, combine all sauce ingredients and simmer 2–3 mins.
4. Coat: Toss fried chicken in sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds.

🧄 3. Garlic Parmesan Fried Chicken Strips

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken tenders
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for frying

Garlic Parmesan Butter:

• 4 tbsp melted butter
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinate: Soak chicken in a mix of eggs and buttermilk for 30 mins.
2. Dredge: Mix flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken.
3. Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry tenders 5–7 mins until golden.
4. Toss in butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, and Parmesan. Toss chicken to coat. Sprinkle with parsley.