Triple-Coated Crispy Fried Chicken

Achieve the crispiest, most flavorful fried chicken with this highly rated batter recipe, made with just a few simple ingredients!

Ingredients for Fried Chicken Batter

To prepare the batter for your chicken, you'll first need to create a beer batter and a seasoned flour mix. Gather these ingredients before you begin frying:

• For the seasoned flour mixture: All-purpose flour with garlic salt, black pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, and salt
• For the beer batter: Beer, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, salt, and black pepper

How to Prepare Triple-Coated Crispy Fried Chicken

Here’s a quick rundown of the steps to make triple-coated fried chicken at home, with the full, detailed recipe provided below:

1. Prepare the seasoned flour mix.
2. Prepare the beer batter.
3. Wet the chicken with water and coat it in the seasoned flour.
4. Dip the chicken into the batter, then dip it again in the seasoned flour.
5. Fry the chicken until golden and crispy.

Delicious Sides to Pair with Fried Chicken

Need some ideas for what to serve with your fried chicken? Check out our collection of Classic Side Dishes for Fried Chicken. Here are a few recipes you can try:

• Chef John's Perfect Mashed Potatoes 
• Mom's Favorite Baked Mac and Cheese 
• Restaurant-Style Coleslaw 

How to Keep Fried Chicken Fresh

To store leftover fried chicken, place it in an airtight container or wrap it securely in aluminum foil, then refrigerate for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or oven to restore its crispiness.

Tips and Praise from the Dinogo Community

“This is the BEST and ONLY way I make fried chicken,” says Linda Della. “It tastes amazing, and even when reheated in the microwave, it stays crispy!”

“Crispy indeed,” agrees Audrey Lee Wilson-Howell. “I used this dredge for chicken fingers with my own Creole seasoning, and they turned out wonderfully crisp!”

“This recipe is incredible,” praises chartlewis96. “We tried the batter on oyster mushrooms instead of chicken, and it was absolutely delicious. My wife and I loved it! We’ll definitely be making this again.”

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients List

• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

• 4 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, divided

• 1 ½ tablespoons garlic salt

• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning

• 1 ½ cups beer, or as needed

• 2 egg yolks, beaten

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Instructions

First, gather all the ingredients you’ll need.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine 3 cups of flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon of pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of beer, the remaining 1 1/3 cups of flour, egg yolks, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Add more beer if the batter is too thick to reach your desired consistency.

Lightly wet the chicken pieces with water, then coat them in the seasoned flour mixture. Shake off any excess, dip into the beer batter, and then return to the seasoned flour mixture for a second coat.

Carefully lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crispy, about 15 to 18 minutes. Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should reach 165°F (74°C) near the bone.

Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Editor's Note:

We’ve calculated the nutritional value of the oil used for frying based on a 10% retention rate after cooking. The actual amount may vary depending on factors like cooking time, temperature, ingredient density, and the type of oil you use.

Nutrition Information (per serving)