Fried chicken

Fried chicken is a dish that has been around for centuries and has been enjoyed by people all over the world. The first recorded recipe for fried chicken was found in a cookbook from the 1st century AD. The recipe called for chicken to be fried in oil and then served with a sauce made from vinegar and honey.

The dish gained popularity in the United States during the 18th century. African-American slaves who were brought to America from West Africa introduced the dish to the American South. Fried chicken became a staple of Southern cuisine and is still enjoyed today.

There are many different recipes for fried chicken, but the basic ingredients are usually the same. Chicken is coated in a flour or cornmeal mixture and then fried in hot oil. The resulting dish is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Advice

When making fried chicken, it is important to remember to use the right oil and to season the chicken appropriately. For the oil, it is best to use an oil with a high smoke point, such as peanut, canola, or vegetable oil. For seasoning, you can use your favorite combination of spices and herbs, or you can use a pre-made fried chicken seasoning. It is also important to ensure that you are using the correct temperature when frying the chicken. The oil should be hot enough so that the chicken cooks through evenly, but not too hot that it burns. Additionally, it is also important to make sure that the chicken is cooked all the way through before serving. Lastly, it is important to drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove any excess oil before serving.

Questions

What is the secret to good fried chicken?

The secret to good fried chicken is to use a combination of good-quality ingredients and a method that allows the chicken to cook in its own fat and juice. To achieve the best results, use a heavy-bottom skillet or cast iron pan to fry the chicken. Make sure the oil you use has a high smoking point and that the chicken is completely submerged in the oil. It’s also important to ensure that the chicken is completely dry before it is placed in the oil to prevent it from sticking to the skillet. Lastly, be sure to fry the chicken in batches and not overcrowd the skillet to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and doesn't steam.

What should I soak my chicken in before frying?

When preparing chicken for frying, it is best to soak it in a marinade or brine for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to infuse the chicken with flavor and keep it tender when cooked. For a simple marinade, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and any other desired spices.

How do you get crispy fried chicken?

To get crispy fried chicken, you'll need to coat the chicken in a light layer of flour, seasonings, and spices. Then use an egg wash to help the flour stick to the chicken. Finally, dip the chicken in a light layer of breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs before frying it in hot oil until it is golden and crispy.

How long should you fry chicken?

Frying chicken typically takes about 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.

Do you do egg or flour first for fried chicken?

It is best to coat the chicken in flour first and then dip it in an egg wash before frying.

Should you soak chicken in milk before frying?

Yes, soaking chicken in milk before frying is a popular method of preparing chicken. It helps to keep the chicken moist and tender during the cooking process.

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Recipes

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Stir-Fried Chicken with Bok Choy

  • salt
  • white rice
  • snow pea
  • bok choy
  • sherry
  • sugar
  • chinese chile garlic sauce
  • skinless
  • vegetable oil
  • chinese black bean sauce
  • ginger
  • cornstarch
  • chicken stock
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Berry-Jam Fried Chicken

  • FOR FRYING AND SERVING
  • peanut oil
  • scallion cornmeal waffle
  • salt
  • DREDGE
  • all purpose flour
  • black pepper
  • thyme
  • garlic powder
  • ginger
  • onion powder
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • MARINATED CHICKEN
  • egg
  • balsamic vinegar
  • strawberry jam
  • chicken breast cutlet
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Southern Fried Chicken

  • hot sauce
  • baking powder
  • black pepper
  • water
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken
  • egg
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Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken

  • DREDGE
  • vegetable oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • onion
  • BRINE
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • chicken
  • VERY HOT SPICE
  • smoked ghost chile powder
  • sugar
  • cayenne pepper
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Coke-Brined Fried Chicken

  • FOR SERVING
  • hot sauce
  • FRYING
  • replace
  • peanut oil
  • BRINE
  • salt
  • thyme
  • hot sauce like crystal
  • garlic
  • coca cola
  • chicken thigh
  • SEASONED FLOUR
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • black pepper
  • smoked spanish paprika
  • all purpose flour
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Crispy Fried Chicken

  • paprika
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • basil
  • oregano
  • pepper
  • white pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • buffalo hot sauce
  • cornstarch
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • chicken drumstick
  • chicken thigh
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Adobo-Fried Chicken

  • CHICKEN
  • peanut oil
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • paprika
  • black pepper
  • buttermilk
  • chicken
  • SAUCE
  • soy sauce
  • fish sauce
  • maple syrup
  • thai bird
  • lemon juice
  • BROTH
  • salt
  • sugar
  • black peppercorn
  • red pepper flake
  • soy sauce
  • white vinegar
  • garlic
  • bay leaf
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Stir-Fried Chicken With Greens

  • pepper
  • noodle
  • salt
  • egg white
  • soy sauce
  • ginger
  • kale
  • bell pepper
  • rice wine
  • bok choy
  • red pepper flake
  • chicken stock
  • peanut oil
  • cornstarch
  • garlic
  • green onion
  • brussels sprout
  • chicken breast
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Southern Fried Chicken

  • cornstarch
  • paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • chicken
  • herb
  • salt
  • hot sauce
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • baking powder
  • creole seasoning
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • buttermilk
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Pickle-Brined Fried Chicken

  • deep fry thermometer
  • sesame seed
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • brown mustard seed
  • yellow mustard seed
  • coriander seed
  • sugar
  • dill
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • chicken thigh
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Cold Fried Chicken

  • FOR DREDGING
  • enough shortening
  • all purpose flour
  • black pepper
  • turmeric
  • salt
  • FOR SOAKING
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • buttermilk
  • chicken thigh
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Barbara’s Picnic Fried Chicken

  • deep fry thermometer brown paper
  • vegetable oil
  • curry powder
  • paprika
  • chicken
  • smoked paprika
  • all purpose flour
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • cumin
  • salt
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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

  • salt
  • cooking spray
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • all purpose flour
  • paprika
  • buttermilk
  • chicken thigh
  • chicken drumstick
  • garlic
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Korean Fried Chicken

  • potato starch
  • mirin
  • olive oil
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • chicken wing
  • brown sugar
  • ketchup
  • garlic
  • baking powder
  • water
  • gochujang
  • oil
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Jamaican Fried Chicken

  • milk
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • baking powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • curry powder
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • ginger
  • cornstarch
  • all purpose flour
  • herb
  • garlic
  • hot sauce
  • thyme
  • chicken
  • salt adjust
  • chicken bouillon powder
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Korean Fried Chicken

  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • cornstarch
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • brown sugar
  • honey
  • chicken wing
  • baking powder
  • garlic
  • gochujang
  • sherry
  • sesame seed
  • ketchup
  • green onion
  • oil
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Big Mama's Kitchen - Oven Fried Chicken

  • canola oil
  • buttermilk
  • lemon pepper
  • salt seasoning
  • chicken
  • cayenne pepper
  • meat tenderizer
  • salt
  • self rising flour
  • canola oil
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • celery seed
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • smoked hickory salt
  • sugar
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Stir-Fried Chicken With Bell Peppers

  • garlic
  • chicken breast
  • dark soy sauce
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • green onion
  • onion
  • dark
  • bell pepper
  • bell pepper
  • light soy sauce
  • peanut oil
  • chinese rice wine
  • chicken broth
  • cornstarch
  • black pepper
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Healthyish Fried Chicken

  • SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
  • deep fry thermometer spice mill
  • honey
  • vegetable oil
  • red pepper flake
  • sesame seed
  • cornstarch
  • buttermilk
  • chickpea flour
  • lime
  • salt
  • coconut
  • wing
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Chicken-Fried Chicken With Cream Gravy Recipe

  • Cream Gravy
  • salt
  • milk
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • Chicken
  • buttermilk
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • cayenne pepper
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • garlic powder
  • vegetable shortening
  • boneless
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Southern Buttermilk Fried Chicken

  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • poultry seasoning
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • white pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • buttermilk
  • all purpose flour
  • peanut oil
  • chicken
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

  • baking powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • mustard
  • pepper
  • basil
  • thyme
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • salt
  • teaspsoons onion powder
  • sage
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • chicken
  • vegetable oil
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Thai Fried Chicken

  • chile
  • cilantro
  • cornstarch
  • chile
  • cumin seed
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • shrimp paste
  • sugar
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • cumin
  • salt
  • oyster sauce
  • oil
  • fish sauce
  • rice flour
  • garlic
  • chicken
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Masala Fried Chicken

  • deep fry thermometer
  • canola oil
  • chaat masala
  • garam masala
  • turmeric
  • ginger
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • white vinegar
  • chicken thigh
  • amchur powder
  • salt
  • potato starch
  • kashmiri red chili powder
  • milk greek yogurt
  • garlic
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Dale Talde’s Korean Fried Chicken with Kimchi Yogurt

  • spice mill
  • vegetable oil
  • sesame oil
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • cardamom
  • rice flour
  • black peppercorn
  • chicken bouillon
  • chili powder
  • garlic powder
  • turmeric
  • paprika
  • coriander seed
  • fennel seed
  • fish sauce
  • hot sauce
  • greek yogurt
  • chicken wing
  • chicken breast
  • chicken thigh
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Matzo-Meal Fried Chicken

  • oil
  • salt
  • paprika
  • allspice
  • cinnamon
  • clove
  • ginger
  • matzo meal
  • black pepper
  • poultry seasoning
  • chicken
  • egg
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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

  • deep fry thermometer
  • vegetable oil
  • white barbecue sauce
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • black peppercorn
  • brown mustard seed
  • cumin seed
  • fennel seed
  • fennel
  • light brown sugar
  • buttermilk
  • chicken
  • bay leaf
  • egg
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
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Bourbon Brined Fried Chicken

  • salt
  • buttermilk
  • canola oil
  • unrefined coconut oil
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic powder
  • egg
  • chicken breast
  • baking powder
  • light brown sugar
  • bay leaf
  • all purpose flour
  • bourbon
  • cornmeal
  • cayenne pepper
  • black peppercorn
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Vegan Fried "Chicken" (Made with Tofu)

  • garlic powder
  • hot sauce
  • italian seasoning
  • onion powder
  • non dairy milk
  • vegetable broth
  • apple cider vinegar
  • salt
  • tofu
  • smoked paprika
  • cornstarch
  • black pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • oil
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Blue Corn Fried Chicken with Malt Vinegar Aioli

  • lemon juice
  • malt vinegar aioli
  • vegetable shortening
  • hot sauce
  • malt vinegar
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • canola oil
  • cornstarch
  • dijon mustard
  • chicken leg
  • black pepper
  • poultry seasoning salt
  • salt
  • blue cornmeal
  • all purpose flour
  • egg yolk
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Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken With Caramelized Honey and Spice Recipe

  • To Serve (Optional, but Recommended!)
  • buttermilk vanilla waffle
  • Spice Dust
  • sichuan peppercorn
  • cumin seed
  • black cardamom pod
  • árbol chile
  • kashmiri red chile
  • porcini mushroom powder
  • cinnamon
  • star anise
  • Buttermilk Brine
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • frank' redhot hot sauce
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chicken
  • buttermilk
  • Honey-Butter Drizzle
  • clover honey
  • water
  • butter
  • For Frying
  • salt
  • italian flour
  • peanut
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Chile-Lime Fried Chicken

  • honey
  • salt
  • lime
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • cornstarch
  • chicken
  • salt
  • lime juice
  • milk
  • sugar
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • lime
  • water
  • ancho chile
  • pasilla chile
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Chicken Fried Chicken (+Video)

  • all purpose flour
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • milk
  • milk
  • all purpose flour
  • cayenne pepper
  • chicken breast
  • egg
  • saltine cracker
  • salt
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
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Air Fryer Fried Chicken

  • paprika
  • buttermilk
  • olive oil
  • dill pickle juice
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • chicken
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Almond Buttermilk Jamaican Fried Chicken with Pickled Pineapple Slaw.

  • garlic powder
  • molasses
  • all spice
  • brown sugar
  • salt
  • salt
  • corn
  • jalapeño
  • bell pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • apple cider vinegar
  • cinnamon
  • pineapple
  • ketchup
  • orange juice
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  • self rising flour
  • chicken tender
  • sugar
  • soy sauce
  • thyme
  • onion powder
  • smoked paprika
  • canola oil
  • lime zest juice
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Gluten Free Fried Chicken

  • garlic powder
  • egg
  • gluten-free flour
  • hot sauce
  • cornstarch
  • onion powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • buttermilk
  • salt
  • chicken drumstick
  • chicken thigh
  • oil
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Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • lemon
  • hot sauce
  • sugar
  • buttermilk
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • thyme
  • rice flour
  • olive oil
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • onion powder
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • bay leaf
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Perfectly Crispy Fried Chicken

  • salt
  • oil
  • chicken thigh
  • Wet Batter
  • all purpose flour
  • garlic powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • egg
  • buttermilk
  • Dry Mixture
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • garlic powder
  • all purpose flour
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Chile Apple Brined Fried Chicken

  • chile apple brine
  • molasses
  • rib rub
  • canola oil
  • apple cider
  • garlic
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • fennel seed
  • yellow mustard
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • onion powder
  • granny smith apple
  • range chicken
  • cornmeal
  • paprika
  • pasilla negro chile
  • sugar
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Hot Honey Fried Chicken

  • Fried Chicken
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • baking powder
  • hot pepper sauce
  • egg
  • buttermilk
  • garlic powder
  • hungarian paprika
  • onion powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • cornstarch
  • all purpose flour
  • pound chicken
  • light brown sugar
  • Hot Honey
  • salt
  • garlic
  • apple cider vinegar
  • chiles habanero
  • honey
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The BEST Korean Fried Chicken (No Gochujang)

  • rice vinegar
  • garlic powder
  • ginger
  • salt
  • corn syrup
  • potato starch
  • curry powder
  • ginger powder
  • oil
  • chicken wing
  • cilantro
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • asian grocer chinese chile flake
  • garlic
  • sesame seed
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Oven Fried Chicken

  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • salt adjust
  • white pepper
  • chicken
  • herb
  • salt
  • hot sauce
  • panko breadcrumb
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • baking powder
  • creole seasoning
  • garlic
  • buttermilk
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Stir-Fried Chicken in Lettuce Leaves

  • salt
  • chicken thigh
  • soy sauce
  • green leaf lettuce
  • carrot
  • ginger
  • chinese black bean sauce
  • sherry
  • sugar
  • red pepper
  • mint
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • cornstarch dissolved
  • green onion
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Curry Fried Chicken

  • cilantro
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • red pepper flake
  • black pepper
  • chicken drumstick
  • curry powder
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
all purpose flour
black pepper
chicken
garlic powder
buttermilk
vegetable oil
cayenne pepper
garlic
paprika
cornstarch
egg
onion powder
sugar
milk
baking powder
water
chicken thigh
ginger
peanut oil
hot sauce
soy sauce
chicken breast
oil
canola oil
butter
honey
thyme
onion
deep fry thermometer
pepper
white pepper
green onion
apple cider vinegar
smoked paprika
chicken wing
oregano
bay leaf
cornmeal
curry powder
vegetable shortening
olive oil
light brown sugar
chicken drumstick
black peppercorn
red pepper flake
lemon juice
bell pepper
sesame seed
potato starch
brown sugar
cilantro
sherry
chicken stock
cajun seasoning
egg white
lard
fish sauce
herb
turmeric
bread crumb
dijon mustard
ketchup
sage
sesame oil
lime
lime juice
cumin seed
rice flour
fennel seed
cinnamon
ancho chile
white rice
bok choy
chinese black bean sauce
matzo meal
bay seasoning
basil
white vinegar
creole seasoning
brown mustard seed
coriander seed
cumin
cooking spray
mirin
gochujang
bacon
salt adjust
self rising flour
chili powder
chinese rice wine
poultry seasoning
worcestershire sauce
chile
oyster sauce
mint
greek yogurt
blue cornmeal
orange juice
chile de arbol
molasses
asparagus
rice vinegar
snow pea
chinese chile garlic sauce
skinless
scallion cornmeal waffle
balsamic vinegar
strawberry jam
chicken breast cutlet
smoked ghost chile powder
replace
smoked spanish paprika
hot sauce like crystal
coca cola
black
buffalo hot sauce
maple syrup
thai bird
noodle
kale
rice wine
brussels sprout
yellow mustard seed
dill
season all salt
enough shortening
parsley
tarragon
deep fry thermometer brown paper
bacon dripping
frying chicken
sweet paprika
chicken bouillon powder
lemon pepper
salt seasoning
meat tenderizer
celery seed
smoked hickory salt
dark soy sauce
dark
light soy sauce
chicken broth
deep fry thermometer spice mill
chickpea flour
coconut
wing
heavy cream
boneless
mustard
teaspsoons onion powder
sour cream
coriander
shrimp paste
chinese 5-spice powder
rice wine vinegar
chaat masala
garam masala
amchur powder
kashmiri red chili powder
milk greek yogurt
sweet soy sauce
vodka
corn starch
peach chutney
virgin coconut oil
serrano chile
curry
spice mill
cardamom
chicken bouillon
allspice
clove
anchohoney sauce
red bliss potato
white barbecue sauce
fennel
unrefined coconut oil
bourbon
italian seasoning
non dairy milk
vegetable broth
tofu
malt vinegar aioli
malt vinegar
chicken leg
poultry seasoning salt
egg yolk
annatto paste
buttermilk vanilla waffle
sichuan peppercorn
black cardamom pod
árbol chile
frank' redhot hot sauce
kashmiri red chile
clover honey
porcini mushroom powder
star anise
italian flour
peanut
pasilla chile
captain crunch cereal
saltine cracker
honey mustard
dill pickle juice
fatback
all spice
corn
jalapeño
pineapple
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chicken tender
lime zest juice
gluten-free flour
lemon
rosemary
mangoyogurt sauce
mango
red chile oil
yogurt
new mexico chile pepper
ground thyme
rice
shaoxing wine
chile apple brine
rib rub
apple cider
yellow mustard
granny smith apple
range chicken
pasilla negro chile
chiles habanero
hot pepper sauce
hungarian paprika
pound chicken
corn cob
corn syrup
ginger powder
asian grocer chinese chile flake
panko breadcrumb
mushroom
wood ear mushroom
green leaf lettuce
carrot
red pepper
cornstarch dissolved

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • butter
  • white pepper
  • paprika

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 70%
  • all purpose flour 53%
  • black pepper 37%
  • chicken 36%
  • garlic powder 35%
  • buttermilk 30%

Common Ingredients

  • cayenne pepper 27%
  • vegetable oil 27%
  • egg 25%
  • cornstarch 24%
  • garlic 24%
  • paprika 23%
  • onion powder 19%

Usual Ingredients

  • chicken thigh 13%
  • baking powder 13%
  • sugar 13%
  • chicken breast 12%
  • water 12%
  • hot sauce 11%
  • oil 11%
  • ginger 10%
  • milk 10%
  • soy sauce 10%
  • peanut oil 9%
  • butter 7%
  • canola oil 7%
  • pepper 7%
  • honey 6% See More
  • oregano 6%
  • cornmeal 5%
  • green onion 5%
  • onion 5%
  • smoked paprika 5%
  • thyme 5%
  • white pepper 5%
  • apple cider vinegar 5%
  • chicken drumstick 5%
  • chicken wing 5%
  • deep fry thermometer 5%
  • bay leaf 4%
  • black peppercorn 4%
  • cilantro 4%
  • curry powder 4%
  • dijon mustard 4%
  • lemon juice 4%
  • light brown sugar 4%
  • olive oil 4%
  • red pepper flake 4%
  • vegetable shortening 4%