How to Make Fried Chicken: 20 Scrumptious Fried Chicken Recipes

By: Nina Hoffman, Editorial Director, RecipeLion.com

Don't you just love a good fried chicken recipe? A comfort food that is enjoyed by all, fried chicken has stood the test of time and is always a crowd favorite at potlucks or just around the family dinner table. Great with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy or baked macaroni and cheese, it’s classic American fare that has a special place in our hearts. Golden brown and crispy, crunch into these wonderful fried chicken recipes and be taken away into a place of pure fried chicken bliss.

Floured or breaded, there are so many different ways to prepare your fried chicken recipes, but even with the tastiest fried chicken recipes a lot of people don't want to deal with the hassle of making fried chicken, and decide to go the fast food route. Don't get us wrong, we love KFC fried chicken , but you can make fried chicken in your own home and not only save a couple of bucks, but also enjoy a healthier version. It's so much easier than you think, and makes for some of the best fried chicken. There's nothing like home cooking.

In our collection How to Make Fried Chicken: 20 Scrumptious Fried Chicken Recipes, you’ll find some of the best fried chicken recipes out there. Some are deep fried and then baked to seal in all of the chicken juices, while others are purely deep fried to give it that crunch that we love. Find your next favorite fried chicken recipe and make it for dinner tonight. Have a classic American dinner and enjoy!

Our Best Fried Chicken Recipes.

Best Oven Fried Chicken - Made with Chobani Yogurt to make it extra delicous, you don't want to pass up on this fried chicken recipe.
Adobe Oven-Fried Chicken — This is a fried chicken recipe with a kick! Your family will go nuts over this super flavorful Adobe chicken - turn up the spice with more peppers or tone it down by leaving them out. It's really up to you!
Spiced and Fried Chicken — Spicy and crispy, there's really nothing more you can ask for in your fried chicken recipes.
Bacon-Fried Chicken — There are many of us who say that everything is better with bacon, and this fried chicken recipe is no exception! The flavor that the bacon fat infuses the chicken with is delicious, and the whole fried chicken recipe tastes just great!
Buttermilk Chicken Fried Cutlets — Love a good fried chicken recipe but don't love dark meat? Then make this awesome fried chicken recipe that uses breast cutlets. It's all white meat, and it's all good!
Secret Ingredient Chicken Crunch — You don't wnat to miss the secret ingredient in this fried chicken recipe!
Country Fried Chicken— Country fried chicken recipes are really the only truly authentic fried chicken recipes around, as far as my family is concerned. My mama learned to make this awesome recipe when we lived in the south, and it's the best country fried chicken recipe there is.
Country Oven-Fried Chicken — This country oven-fried chicken recipe is not only delicious, it's better for you than a lot of other country fried chicken recipes. Why? Because it's made in the oven, not deep fried. It's super moist and delicious!
Crispy Fried Chicken with Honey Sauce — This crispy fried chicken recipe is delicious all on its own, but everyone knows that the perfect pairing with a fried chicken recipe is honey. That's why we have a wonderful, easy honey sauce recipe included here. Serve up a delicious batch today!
KFC Inspired Fried Chicken — Make the Colonel's secret recipe in your own home with this tasty copycat recipe.
Deviled Fried Chicken — For a true southern fried chicken recipe, you can't beat this deviled fried chicken recipe. It has all the right ingredients, allows for overnight marinating time, and come out perfectly juicy and tender. Simply mouthwatering!
Easy Oven-Fried Chicken — This is one of the best Ritz cracker recipes with lots of flavor you can make for dinner tonight. Ritz cracker chicken recipes are easy to make and low budget too. Hooray for Ritz crackers recipes, especially fried chicken recipes!
Almond Fried Chicken — This Asian-inspired twist on a traditional fried chicken recipe will make you wonder how you survived this long without it. The ground almonds give the chicken strips their perfect crunch, and the other seasonings make it truly awesome!
"Fried" Chicken — You can't rush good cooking, and this fried chicken recipe is no exception. With a bit of prep work and a bit of time in your slow cooker, this chicken will be juicy and tender and ready for dinner. Yum!
Fried Chicken Breasts with Cilantro Sauce — Could be that this is the best fried chicken recipe you'll ever try! It's very different from the traditional southern fried chicken recipes you see with breading and deep frying, and it is oh so delicious!
Ma's Spicy Oven Fried Chicken — There's nothing like Mom's cooking. Try out this recipe and see for yourself!
Garlic Fried Chicken — If you like garlic, you'll love this fried chicken recipe. It does the traditional soak in buttermilk, but is then fried with onion and garlic before baking in the oven. Truly tasty!
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings — Crunch into these tasty chicken wings and enjoy them at your next party.
Golden Fried Chicken — For a really unique fried chicken recipe, try this Golden Fried Chicken. The corn and bananas lend wonderful flavor, and the golden color of the whole kit and kaboodle is quite pleasing.
Low-Fat Italian Oven Fried Chicken — It's so nice to have a super-easy, super-tasty dish you can make any time. Get your marinade going tonight and stick the chicken in the fridge, then all you have to do tomorrow is bread and cook it. Now that's an easy fried chicken recipe!
No-Fat Fried Chicken — Try this healthy version of a fried chicken recipe. This chicken is baked instead of fried, but the seasonings are so good you won't miss the excess fat.