The Easiest Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe Ever (3 ingredients)
The Easiest Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe Ever (3 ingredients)
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fried Chicken
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons spices, such as paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For Serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup dipping sauce, of choice
- 1 pound frozen french fries, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, the spices (paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder), 2 eggs, and 1 cup of water. Whisk vigorously until a smooth, consistent batter is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the sliced chicken strips to the prepared batter. Using a spatula or tongs, mix the chicken thoroughly to ensure each piece is fully coated in the batter. Set aside briefly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the remaining 1 cup of all-purpose flour onto a flat plate or shallow dish. Take each batter-coated chicken strip and dredge it in the dry flour, pressing gently to ensure it is fully covered and coated evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Carefully place the flour-coated chicken strips into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350
- 5
Fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes per batch, or until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides, and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. While the chicken is draining, cook the french fries according to package directions.
⏱️ 4 min
- 7
Serve the crispy fried chicken immediately alongside the cooked french fries. Garnish with lemon wedges, sliced red chilies, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley. Provide a small bowl of your preferred dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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The Easiest Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe Ever (3 ingredients)
For the Crispy Fried Chicken
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons spices, such as paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for deep frying
For Serving
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 red chilies, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup dipping sauce, of choice
- 1 pound frozen french fries, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, the spices (paprika, black pepper, and garlic powder), 2 eggs, and 1 cup of water. Whisk vigorously until a smooth, consistent batter is formed. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the sliced chicken strips to the prepared batter. Using a spatula or tongs, mix the chicken thoroughly to ensure each piece is fully coated in the batter. Set aside briefly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the remaining 1 cup of all-purpose flour onto a flat plate or shallow dish. Take each batter-coated chicken strip and dredge it in the dry flour, pressing gently to ensure it is fully covered and coated evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F. Carefully place the flour-coated chicken strips into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 350 - 5
Fry the chicken for 4-6 minutes per batch, or until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides, and cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the fried chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. While the chicken is draining, cook the french fries according to package directions.
⏱️ 4 min - 7
Serve the crispy fried chicken immediately alongside the cooked french fries. Garnish with lemon wedges, sliced red chilies, and a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley. Provide a small bowl of your preferred dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min