Imagine biting into a piece of perfectly crispy fried chicken—the buttermilk-infused marinade adding depth, tenderness, ...

Preparation. Brine Step 1. Toast 1 tsp. brown mustard seeds, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, and 1 tsp. fennel seeds in a large pot over medium-low heat, tossing often, until fragrant and mustard seeds are ...

I Tried the Recipe for the ‘Best-Ever Fried Chicken’ and It's a Crispy, Crunchy Delight first appeared on Parade on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 4, 2025 ...

Let the coated chicken rest before frying. Once your brined chicken has been dredged in the flour coating, transfer it to a wire rack and let it rest for 30 minutes (at room temperature).

I tried fried-chicken recipes from chefs Alton Brown, Ina Garten, and Guy Fieri.; Garten's recipe took the longest to prep, and Brown's added a bit of paprika for a kick.