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Crown Fried Chicken

Crown Fried Chicken (Homemade Version)

A crispy, flavorful homemade version of Crown Fried Chicken featuring juicy marinated chicken, seasoned flour breading, and perfectly fried golden crust. This recipe uses classic spices, buttermilk marinade, and offers frying, baking, and air fryer cooking methods.
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Ingredients
  

  • Chicken
  • Fresh chicken pieces mix of wings, thighs, breasts, drumsticks
  • Optional: organic or free-range chicken
  • Marinade
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Seasoned Flour Breading
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Cayenne pepper optional for heat
  • Optional: cornstarch for extra crispiness
  • Optional: panko breadcrumbs for crunchy texture
  • Frying
  • Vegetable oil or preferred frying oil

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the Chicken
  • Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Add chicken pieces and coat well.
  • Refrigerate:
  • Wings: 2–4 hours
  • Breasts: 4–6 hours
  • Thighs/Drumsticks: 6–12 hours
  • Prepare the Seasoned Flour
  • In a large bowl, mix flour with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
  • Optional: add cornstarch for extra crunch.
  • Optional: add panko breadcrumbs for thicker crust.
  • Bread the Chicken
  • Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
  • Coat each piece in seasoned flour.
  • For extra crispiness:
  • Double-dredge → dip back into marinade → coat again in flour.
  • Let coated chicken rest on a tray for 10–15 minutes so the crust sticks.
  • Deep Frying (Classic Method)
  • Preheat oil to 350–375°F (175–190°C).
  • Fry chicken without overcrowding the pot:
  • Wings: 8–10 minutes
  • Thighs: 10–12 minutes
  • Drumsticks: 12–15 minutes
  • Breasts: 12–15 minutes
  • Transfer to a wire rack and rest 5–10 minutes.
  • Oven-Baking Option
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • Spray lightly with oil.
  • Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Air Fryer Option
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  • Arrange chicken in a single layer.
  • Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Notes

Never overcrowd the fryer to avoid soggy chicken.
Always let chicken rest after frying to keep the crust crispy.
Do not over-marinate or meat becomes mushy.
Season chicken, marinade, flour, and post-fry for maximum flavor.