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Crispy Double-Coated Fried Chicken

Golden, crunchy, and packed with juicy, flavorful chicken in every bite. Perfect for family dinners, game day, or any time you want that classic Southern comfort.
Prep Time12 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time12 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy chicken, fried chicken, fried chicken legs, Soul Food
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • For the Marinade:
  • 8 chicken drumsticks
  • 8 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on — debone before marinating
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice dill or sweet
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • For the Breading:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder optional
  • 2 tablespoons AB’s A Rub
  • For Frying:
  • Cooking oil vegetable, canola, or peanut oil — enough to fully submerge the chicken

Instructions

  • Debone the thighs by placing them skin-side down and carefully cutting along and under the bone with a sharp knife. Keep the skin intact.
  • Pat all chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
  • In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, pickle juice, and salt.
  • Add chicken and coat completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and AB’s A Rub. Mix well.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
  • Dredge each piece in seasoned flour, pressing it in to coat well.
  • Place coated chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Let rest 15–20 minutes to set the coating.
  • Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour again, pressing firmly for a thick crust. Shake off excess.
  • Heat oil in a deep pot to 325°F.
  • Fry chicken in batches without crowding, about 12–15 minutes for thighs and 10–12 minutes for drumsticks, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Transfer to a clean wire rack to drain and keep crispy.