Loretta Lynn's Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe | CDKitchen.com (2024)

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What's the secret to country singer Loretta Lynn's famous crispy fried chicken? It's all in the double coating of seasoned flour.

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serves/makes:

ready in:

under 30 minutes

14 reviews
1 comment


ingredients

3 pounds chicken, cut up

Seasoned Flour

1 1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

Crispy Batter

2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 beaten egg yolk
3/4 cup water

directions

Seasoned Flour: Combine and set aside.

Crispy Batter: Combine ingredients.

Heat shortening to 365 degrees F.

Moisten chicken pieces. Dip in seasoned flour, then batter, then back in seasoned flour. Fry for 15 to 18 minutes or until well browned. Drain on paper towels.

added by

marshagomez

nutrition data

511 calories, 12 grams fat, 54 grams carbohydrates, 43 grams protein per serving.



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reviews & comments

  1. Missy REVIEW:
    August 24, 2020

    This recipe was delicious, my family asked me to make it again!!

  2. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    July 29, 2020

    I’m a cook for fifty years this is the best recipe everPerfect everytimeThank you for sharing

  3. Ashley REVIEW:
    May 7, 2020

    This recipe is absolutely amazing!! I’ve made fried chicken before and always seem to struggle getting the crust the way it should be. With this recipe, I made the best fried chicken that I think I’ve ever had with the most perfect crust!! I did however, use Kentucky Colonel seasoned flour, but with this batter!!

  4. joe REVIEW:
    August 20, 2019

    chicken was great. did everything as stated why did the coating fall off

    • CDKitchen Staff Reply:

      You may have had too much of the seasoned flour under the batter. Tap it off so the first coating is a light coating then dip it in the batter and proceed.

  5. Elaine REVIEW:
    October 11, 2015

    This reminded me of the fried chicken my mom and grandma made. Followed recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. Hubby said it came close to my moms chicken, so I am very happy. This a keeper recipe!

  6. mnlporterlovedit REVIEW:
    February 21, 2014

    Loved it..may play with the seasons..maybe corn bread or waffle mix instead of this batter..but yum..)extra extra crispy even made hush puppy's out of it.

  7. fry baby REVIEW:
    November 1, 2013

    This is REAL fried chicken! Excellent recipe! I used this on a whole cut up chicken and just on wings (reduced cooking time for the wings).

  8. stormytexxxas REVIEW:
    February 12, 2013

    i wanted a crispier, crunchier batter on my chicken and i tried this recipe last night & my family LOVED it! ...i also put a few drops of tabasco in some of the batter, for those of us who like things a little spicier, and it was fantastic!!

  9. Chris030763 REVIEW:
    December 8, 2011

    I just want to say I have been cooking for over 35 years and have my own fried chicken recipes, but this one really puts mine to shame. I did fry it in a cast iron dutch oven and it came out perfect. I will be using this recipe for now on. Oh just to one of the posts My breading came out just fine.

  10. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    May 2, 2011

    I have used this recipe for years with an electric skillet. Great every time.

  11. SaderBee REVIEW:
    January 19, 2009

    Great recipe. I used onion powder instead of the chicken seasoning and I browned the chicken on both sides and finished in the oven. Turned out wonderful. This will be a recipe I use over and over again. Thanks so much for posting.SaderBee - North Carolina

  12. GLushis REVIEW:
    December 14, 2008

    Excellent! But...combine and set aside the seasoned flour in a brown paper lunch bag. Combine the crispy batter in a one gallon freezer bag.Use an electric skillet or some other device to maintain a constant temperature. Heat one quart of canola oil to 360 degrees. No cheating, 360 degrees before adding the chicken.Dip according to instructions but make sure the chicken is well drained and moist. This can be done by drying the chicken and placing it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.Lastly (and this is where I think "Anonymous" went wrong), fry for at least 9 of the 18 minutes before touching, turning, moving or otherwise disturbing the chicken. And NEVER EVER drain on a paper towel. I "drain" on a cooling screen. This allows the oil to "drain" from the chicken resting in a paper towel which has absorbed the oil.This is the best crispy chicken recipe I've found. Thank you cdkitchen and try it again Anonymous!

  13. GLushis December 14, 2008

    Sorry, Marsha. And thanks to you as well for submitting the recipe...

  14. winstonpatey REVIEW:
    November 20, 2008

    5 Really good chicken.Don't use poultry seasoning,use onion powder,or seasoning salt instead. Thanks Winston Patey Canada

  15. Guest Foodie REVIEW:
    December 5, 2007

    the batter pulled away from the bird when cooking. . . I ended up with having to cut meat off of bone and make chicken soup. I did follow directions to the "T"

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FAQs

What is the trick to getting crispy chicken? ›

Fry it twice.

Try Fontana's method for “blanching” fried chicken: Heat oil to 250 degrees and cook chicken breasts for about five minutes, or bone-in chicken for about 12 minutes. Let them rest for 15 to 20 minutes, then fry again, two to three minutes for breasts or five minutes for bone-in.

How do you keep fried chicken crispy? ›

Place the fried chicken on a baking sheet and cover it loosely with foil. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and let it warm for 10-15 minutes. This will help the chicken stay crispy and warm.

Why won't my fried chicken get crispy? ›

If your oil temp is too high, your fried chicken will be scorched on the outside with meat that is undercooked. If the oil is too cool, your chicken will be greasy and will lack the golden-brown crispy exterior you want.

Why is Chinese fried chicken so crispy? ›

This is done by first poaching the chicken in water with spices (e.g. star anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, Sichuan pepper, ginger, fennel, and scallions), drying it, coating with a syrup of vinegar and sugar, letting it dry thoroughly (which helps make the skin crispy) and deep-frying.

Does baking soda or cornstarch make chicken crispier? ›

The baking powder raises the pH of the surface, allowing it to crisp better*), and tossing in plain cornstarch to absorb some surface moisture and create a rougher texture for the batter to adhere to. *See more on the science of baking powder and chicken wings in this article on oven-fried buffalo wings.

What ingredient makes chicken skin crispy? ›

In order to get crispy wings without frying, you need to dry out the skin. That's where a coating of baking powder and salt comes in. The baking powder and salt help break down the proteins in the skin, draw moisture to the surface, and also aid in browning.

How do you keep batter from falling off fried chicken? ›

Following the normal process of flour, egg & coating put them in the fridge before you fry them, this allows the coating to stick. I make sure my chicken is dry and room temperature, dip in egg, then breadcrumbs.

What kind of oil is best for deep frying chicken? ›

Canola Oil

Benefits: With a high smoke point and neutral flavor, canola oil is excellent for frying chicken. As an added bonus, it has high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which makes it healthier than other options.

What is the secret to making great fried chicken? ›

They're 100% guaranteed to make you the King of Crunch.
  1. Fried Chicken Secret #1: A Salty Marinade = Juicier Meat.
  2. Fried Chicken Secret #2: Add Vodka to the Marinade.
  3. Fried Chicken Secret #3: Add Liquid to Your Dredging Mixture.
  4. Fried Chicken Secret #4: Double-Fry It.
  5. Read More.

What causes breading to fall off fried chicken? ›

5 Reasons Why the Breading Keeps Falling Off Your Chicken
  • You don't start dry.
  • Not shaking off the flour.
  • Skimping on the crumb.
  • Forgetting the last pat.
  • Being impatient.
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Does baking soda make fried chicken more crispy? ›

A sugar and salt-spiked whole-milk brine makes this chicken sweet and juicy; a mixture of buttermilk, flour, baking powder, and baking soda yields an extra-crisp crust. Crunchy, juicy fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food.

Why does cornstarch make fried chicken crispy? ›

When paired with all-purpose flour, cornstarch helps prevent gluten development, which makes the flour coating crispier, and absorb moisture (from the frying and the chicken), which also means a crispier coating. If you already have a favorite fried chicken recipe, try replacing a quarter of the flour with cornstarch.

Why add egg to fried chicken? ›

Egg – one large egg helps the coating to stick to the chicken. Plain flour – for the chicken breading mixture, plain (all-purpose) flour is seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices. Cornflour – cornflour (corn starch) is recommended for the crispiest fried chicken.

What's the secret to good fried chicken? ›

The secret to succulent fried chicken starts with a marinade or brine, which keeps the chicken at its peak juiciness. Fried chicken traditionalists generally choose a buttermilk marinade while others swear by a brine, which is a mixture of sugar, salt and sometimes spices dissolved into water.

Is baking powder or soda better for crispy chicken? ›

It may sounds unappealing, but coating chicken wings in seasoned baking powder is what makes the skin super crispy. You won't taste it in the end results, so long as you use aluminium-free. To be clear, make sure you use baking powder, NOT baking soda, because there is a big difference!

Is fried chicken better with batter or flour? ›

Fried chicken tastes fantastic with a batter or a flour coating. It's simply a matter of preference.

Do you put baking soda on chicken to make it crispy? ›

Just Add Baking Soda. It's probably an ingredient you've never thought to rub on meat, but baking soda is the key to baked chicken wings with real crunch.

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