Copycat KFC Fried Chicken

Name: Copycat KFC Fried Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons paprika; 3 tablespoons white pepper; 2 tablespoons garlic salt; 1 tablespoon celery salt; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon ground mustard; 1 tablespoon pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate; 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 pounds), cut up; Oil for deep-fat frying

2 steps

Prep:25minCook:15min

This copycat KFC fried chicken recipe leads to drumstick perfection—all herbs and spices (and one secret ingredient) included.

Updated at: Sat, 17 May 2025 18:41:44 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories560.8 kcal (28%)

Total Fat27.5 g (39%)

Carbs41.2 g (16%)

Sugars2.4 g (3%)

Protein36.5 g (73%)

Sodium3553.5 mg (178%)

Fiber4.7 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cupsall-purpose flour

4 tablespoonspaprika

3 tablespoonswhite pepper

2 tablespoonsgarlic salt

1 tablespooncelery salt

1 tablespoonground ginger

1 tablespoonground mustard

1 tablespoonpepper

2 teaspoonssalt

1 ½ teaspoonsdried basil

1 ½ teaspoonsdried thyme

1 teaspoondried oregano

½ teaspoonmonosodium glutamate

⅔ cup2 % milk

Instructions

Step 1

In a shallow bowl, mix the first 13 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture.

Step 2

In an electric skillet, deep fryer or Dutch oven, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, until skin is golden brown and juices run clear, 6-10 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

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