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Crispy Fried Chicken Thighs with Rustic Flour Coating

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This recipe delivers juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with a unique rustic flour coating that crisps up beautifully and locks in moisture. Perfect for quick, easy, and flavorful comfort food.

Ingredients

  • Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • All-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Paprika (smoked paprika optional)
  • Garlic powder
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil preferred)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk with 1 teaspoon salt and half the garlic powder. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour with paprika, black pepper, remaining garlic powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt. Do not sift to keep lumps for rustic texture.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off without patting dry. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing flour onto the skin and crevices.
  4. Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan. Heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry chicken thighs skin-side down in batches to avoid crowding. Cook 7-9 minutes per side until coating is deep golden brown. Adjust heat to maintain oil temperature.
  6. Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain excess oil and keep coating crisp. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not sift the flour to keep lumps for a rustic, crunchy coating. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid burning or soggy coating. Let chicken rest after frying to lock in juices. Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best results. Avoid crowding the pan when frying. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. For dairy-free, substitute buttermilk with coconut yogurt.

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Keywords: fried chicken, crispy chicken thighs, rustic flour coating, comfort food, easy dinner, bone-in chicken, buttermilk marinade

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