These fried chicken recipes are crispy, flavour-packed and seriously worth making, with everything from classic favourites to bold, spicy twists.
Fried chicken is one of those things that can feel easier to leave to the takeaway, but when you get it right at home, it’s SO worth it. Whether you’re after something classic, spicy or a little bit different, these are the fried chicken recipes I come back to time and time again. Properly crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle and packed with flavour; the way perfect fried chicken should be.
Every single one of these recipes is also approachable, with thorough instructions and simple ingredients, meaning even the most beginner of cooks can master fried chicken at home.
Alrighty, let’s tuck into the best ever homemade fried chicken recipes shall we?!
1. Buttermilk Fried Chicken
If you’re going to make classic fried chicken at home, start right here. It’s ridiculously crispy on the outside, juicy in the middle and packed with flavour.
2. Nashville Chicken Tenders
These Nashville chicken tenders are spicy, crispy and seriously saucy. The perfect recipe if you like your fried chicken with traditional roots and a spicy kick!
3. Crispy Chicken Burgers
A properly crispy fried chicken burger that gives any fast food version a run for its money. Load it up with your favourite toppings and you really can’t go wrong.
4. Karaage Chicken
This recipe was passed to me by my Japanese sister-in-law and is one of my all-time favourite ways to fry chicken. Karaage is unbelievably crispy, ridiculously juicy and surprisingly simple to make.
5. Popcorn Chicken
You really can’t beat a big batch of homemade popcorn chicken. These are crispy, juicy and dangerously easy to keep picking at!
6. Thai Fried Chicken
If you fancy switching things up from classic fried chicken, this one is an absolute gem. It’s packed with gorgeous Thai flavours and has the most incredible crispy coating.
7. Spicy Chicken Tenders
Crispy chicken tenders with plenty of heat running through them. They’re perfect with your favourite dip, although they’re pretty irresistible straight from the fryer too!
8. Honey Sriracha Chicken
Crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet, spicy and sticky honey sriracha sauce. This is one of those fakeaways that makes staying in for dinner very easy.
9. Shallow Fried Chicken Cutlets
All the crispy, juicy goodness you want from fried chicken, without having to get the deep fryer involved. These are also ridiculously versatile when it comes to serving them up. Perfect when you want easy fried chicken on a weeknight!
10. Crispy Chicken Tikka Wraps
These started life as my homemade take on the McDonald’s chicken tikka wrap, but dare I say I prefer this version. Crispy tikka-spiced chicken with mango chutney and tikka mayo – so good!
And there we have it! A collection of the most delicious fried chicken recipes. If you loved this Roundup be sure to Pin it for later! Made any of the recipes? Let me know how you got on in the comments.
