This unusual, old-fashioned technique sounded simple enough, but we had to work to achieve the picture-perfect, golden-brown crust and moist chicken that we were after.
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My batter looks pink with the addition of the paprika and yours still looks white 😳
Trying this tonight!
This recipe is amazing..tried it and couldn't stop eating while cooking. Thanks so much for sharing.
Can't wait to try it! Julia is my favorite at America's Test Kitchen!!
I watch you, on create PBS, YOU ARE SO GREAT, CHICKEN LOOKS GOOD, ❤😊
I AM GOING TO TRY THIS RECIPE OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE MY MOUTH WAS WATERING. I CAN TELL I'T GOING TO BE GREAT! CAN'T TO MAKE IT. BLESS YOU AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A BLESSED AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. THANK YOU MS LINDA ❤
I tried this fried chicken recipe today and I must say that this is the best fried chicken recipe that I have ever tried. The chicken was absolutely delicious!! This is the way that I will be frying chicken from now on. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us
You can add lots of flavor without the heat. Not everyone cares for that.
When you get 916 comments and a few haters just read between the lines where it's coming from its become obvious and a pattern .And they think they're the Authority on chicken. Btw great job .
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would love to see this recipe done with wings if possible.
Thanks and simple
I will definitely try this! Thank you!
Ummm so yummy 😋. Love all Your recipes 😋
This inspires me to cook more and try new recipes. Thank you!
Looks delicious
Wowser! Making this next week, thanks!
👏👏👏👏
How long in the oven
I’m going to try it
I kept wondering how to make my f to fried chicken crunchy, now I know. Going to make to this soon. Enjoy watching the program, it educates me on cooking.
The best chicken in the WORLD is Pioneer Chicken https://youtube.com/shorts/KwgX_AzibA8?feature=shared
What do I think? Absolute Perfection!
The end results look good.
I made this last night and it was a hit! What temp to reheat in the oven? And how long? Fab recipe!
Can club soda be used instead of water?
To much spice for my taste & need onion. & garlic powder.
Looks delicious
Omg! Very delicious. I tried it. This is now my favorite. Thank you!!❤️❤️❤️❤❤❤❤❤
Yummmm! Absolutely delicious. Will be making this again. Thank you Julia! ❤️🍗😋
Flavored batter? You’re missing lots of other flavors! Starting with GARLIC! Seriously, have you ever seen the seasoning list for KFC?
Hey Julia, nice recipe.Just wanted to ask is their an air fryer version of this? If you can develop this for me and other cholesterol concerned people, it would be a ton of help from your end.
I just discovered you in this very video, and I loved it. Most cooking videos leave out small things that ultimately make a big difference. You answered questions for me that I didn't know I had.
I’m fixing some chicken thighs using this recipe tonight for supper. Your chicken looks so good.
Can someone share why the chicken goes to the oven?
Brine with that much salt? Nope. I have more respect for my heart.
Am going to try it
I love ATK and Julia at Home. I’ll try the recipe as-is the first time because I always do, but I’m pretty sure I’ll end up with 2-3 teaspoons less of black pepper and add an additional teaspoon of salt.
Thank you to the enslaved Africans in the United States and their ancestors who created this dish for the world to enjoy!
Pure yum😍
I think you did a very good job, I’ve cooked chicken for Decades, I think chicken that crispy a real cook could use their own spices, thanks for sharing your recipe God bless you keep up the good work 👍