Description
Discover the secrets to making crispy baked fried chicken that rivals the deep-fried version. This recipe delivers golden, crunchy skin with juicy, tender meat inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top.
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place chicken on the wire rack. Spray lightly with cooking spray and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip chicken halfway through baking
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
- Let chicken come to room temperature before baking for even cooking
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crispy baked chicken, fried chicken alternative, oven fried chicken