🍗 Crispy Heaven (Ultra-Crispy Oven Fried Chicken)
If you call it “Crispy Heaven”, it better have that loud crunch on the outside and juicy, tender meat inside 😍🔥
Here’s a foolproof version you’ll love.
🛒 Ingredients
For the chicken:
8 pieces chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or mix)
2 cups buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
For the crispy coating:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch (secret to extra crunch!)
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp cayenne (optional for heat)
For baking:
½ cup melted butter or oil spray
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate (Juicy Inside)
In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and coat well.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight = better flavor).
2️⃣ Make the Crispy Coating
In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and all seasonings.
Remove chicken from buttermilk (don’t shake off too much).
Press firmly into flour mixture.
For EXTRA crunch: dip back into buttermilk, then coat again in flour.
3️⃣ Bake to Crispy Perfection
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking tray.
Brush or drizzle melted butter lightly over each piece.
Bake 35–45 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Broil last 2–3 minutes if you want extra crisp.
🔥 Pro Tips for “Crispy Heaven”
Don’t overcrowd the pan.
Use a rack so heat circulates underneath.
Cornstarch = crispier crust.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Perfect With:
Creamy mashed potatoes
Coleslaw
Garlic butter corn
Spicy dipping sauce
If you want, I can also give you an air fryer version or a deep-fried extra-crunch version 👀🍗
