Crispy Fried Chicken Burger

The ultimate fried chicken sandwich. Buttermilk-marinated chicken thighs dredged in seasoned flour and fried until violently crunchy. Served with pickles and spicy mayo.

55mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
AmericanCuisine
Crispy Fried Chicken Burger

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 4 pcs Chicken Thighs

Produce

1
  • 8 slices Pickles

Dairy & Eggs

1
  • 1 cup Buttermilk

Grains & Starches

3
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch
  • 4 pcs Burger Buns

Sauces & Oils

3
  • 1 liter Vegetable Oil
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce

Spices & Seasoning

4
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper

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Tags

FriedChickenComfort FoodMainAmericanBurger

Instructions

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the chicken thighs in buttermilk (and salt) for at least 30 minutes (or overnight)

Mix all purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl

Drizzle a little buttermilk marinade into the all purpose flour mixture and crumble it with fingers to create extra crunchy bits

Dredge chicken thighs in flour, pressing hard to adhere coating

Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and cooked through

Mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create spicy mayo

Toast the burger buns

Assemble: Bun, spicy mayo, pickles, fried chicken, bun