Best Fried Chicken Legs Recipe Ever

Beat the eggs and place in a small bowl.

Best fried chicken legs recipe ever. Start by brining the chicken then you can move on to making the fried chicken coating dipping it in buttermilk and frying it up. Then use the air fry setting at 380 degrees F for 18-20 minutes turning the chicken legs halfway through the cooking time. Put the chicken into a large sealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the top and close.

Grease a baking sheet really well and set aside. This link opens in a new tab. Put all the ingredients except chicken into a bowl and mix until combined.

Leftovers though will be good in the fridge for 2 to 3 days. Brush the chicken drumsticks with melted butter. I love the tangy tenderization that the buttermilk provides says Chef John.

Flip and bake for another 10-20 minutes until the internal temperature. Chef Johns Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Fried chicken is best when it is fresh and the skin is still crispy.

In a large saucepan heat the shortening to 325. Dip the chicken pieces in the egg mixture letting any excess drip off and then coat well in the flour mixture. Lightly season the chicken all over with salt and black pepper.

Fried chicken is a little too heavy and a little too greasy to eat 365 days a year -- especially if youre getting that fried chicken from the store or a take-out restaurant. Give the bag a few shakes ensuring all the legs have been covered with the marinade. Bake the chicken legs in the oven for 25 minutes.