The Secret to Crispy Fried Chicken

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Get the printable recipe here: smokinandgrillinwitab.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-perfect-crispy-fried-chicken/

[@AllThatJazB]

I left out the buttermilk and used to pickle juice for brine for oven baked BBQ chicken. When I tell you that I cut that chicken with a spoon, it was that tender 😊

[@ronlabelle4200]

Looks amazing going to do this tomorrow, thanks AB. Please keep your videos coming they are inspiring and awesome they have helped me so much.

[@sheaintsaying]

Hey AB! You.are.everything! I’m over here in Portugal and want to delight my guy and some new friends with your recipes! But first, Imma need the deets and digits on that frying cook surface you’re using because I don’t quite have the appropriate stove…. Is that gas, electric, induction? I will need to acquire something similar here to ensure that the plug works without adapters. Thank you very much!👍🏽🦋

[@rodriguezpierre6968]

What brand is your single eye burner been asking for some time now lol

[@barrymoore6884]

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[@Kharzon]

After you bread the chicken and let it rest, right before you start frying it, dunk it back in the flour. You'll get the crispiest chicken ever. First fry @325, second fry @375.

[@TheOriginalCryptoPimp]

2.97m subs, cookware, cookbooks and you're telling him how to cook. Have a seat. Your arrogant ora is disgusting

[@tallchicknvegas]

@@Kharzon THAT deserves a comment 💜

[@sonji3190]

That’s what AB did

[@pamrocks5098]

Just used your recipe and technique to fry up 34 pieces of delicious chicken! I am now the fried chicken QUEEN!!! Took longer than I thought tho (math not my strength), but was easy! Foolproof! Just watched my temps!

[@terrygilley7523]

Man it’s Sunday and I’m the chef of my crew! Fried chicken is definitely on the menu this evening A.B.!! I appreciate the tips doc!

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

You're welcome, fam, and enjoy!

[@chip6515]

for thighs, i learned from an asian cooking video to cut a slit along the longer bone. helps it fry more evenly. that was a game changer

[@MrMerk31]

Send the video link plz

[@ShiftNova]

I would like to see that video

[@chip6515]

AB ended up talking about it in this video. the video I learned about it from originally is titled "How Chinese Chef Cooks Garlic Fried Chicken Thighs" on YT

[@tai5819]

You proved his point…you skipped through the video and didn't watch it through.

[@chip6515]

@@tai5819 no...I was commenting as I was watching.

[@cmoney220]

Man...I can't stand it. Mouth-watering. Anybody he cooks for is blessed. Good food my man.

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

I appreciate that

[@rconley40]

I knew a young lady who coat her chicken in yellow mustard. My grandmother used to soak her chicken in vinegar water. I heard of soaking chicken in pickel juice before. I really think it's the vinegar in the pickel juice or mustard that enhances the chicken.

[@christopherwilliams4621]

AB keeps it a buck... my brother said I'm gonna knock this off real quick! I felt that!

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

😂🤤👍🏽🔥👏🏽

[@Blackberri08]

Lawd❤❤❤

[@walterjamesjr7863]

Over recipeeed

[@kittymorehugs5601]

Tip: Potato starch would work better than corn starch. Corn starch makes the crisp feel powdery while potato starch makes it actually crispy. Use potato starch 2:1 ratio to flour to potato starch.

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

Truth be told, I cut through to the bone like you do, BUT I continue to basically debone the thigh. Thigh is the best meat imo. Then save the bone for when I make chicken stock.

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Nice bro! Smart thinking

[@AmandaTexas]

I'm going to try to make my first fried chicken ever, so I'm watching all your chicken videos! Thanks!

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

You can do it! Let me know what you think afterwards. Enjoy!

[@AmandaTexas]

@@SmokinandGrillinwithAB Aww, thanks for the confidence! Which do you prefer for fried chicken: the low cast iron skillet or the enameled Dutch oven? I have both.

[@troyjones2358]

With fried chicken, sweet pickles. I’ve never fried chicken myself I’m a barbecue and griller but, you make it clear what to do to make some ass kickin’ chicken. I’ve got to try it.

[@LetsCatchYourDream]

THANK YOU❤ I FINALLY learned how to fry chicken!!! 30 years and I feel confident in frying chicken now… I even used pickle juice!😊

[@sirnigel100]

Dang, I can hear that crunch all the way back in North Carolina!

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

🤤

[@Lboogs7]

That crunch was absolutely insane. Sheesh 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulocallaghan1999]

Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 ab iv been using your recipes for the fried chicken, yum,yum sir is all I can say ,thank you 😂

[@ohdontchaknow]

Corn starch with the flour plus hot oil gives you crispy fried chicken!

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Yes it does! You left out one thing.....

[@ohdontchaknow]

@@SmokinandGrillinwithAB well I guess I'ma hafta tune in!

[@jeffreywhitaker5154]

@@SmokinandGrillinwithAByou GOT to season your flour PIMPIN. That’s the key.

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

Thermometer is a no no im cooking by sound Ray Charles style 👈

[@Loveispeacej]

​@@jeffreywhitaker5154 in my 32 year of living I never thought about doing this. Thanks

[@sylviaa5343]

I add onion, garlic, and paprika. I like sweet pickles or dill. The chicken looks delicious 😊

[@livvytodlivvytodd2379]

My dad used to double fry chicken! He was an amazing cook too!

[@mflournoy2971]

That paper bag is magic. Thanks AB!!!!!

[@teresareed5597]

I’m from KY but have always been intimidated by frying chicken. Don’t have to be anymore, though, all thanks to you! I LOVE your videos! ❤️

[@leadfoot1229]

Sweet pickles. My son in law is Korean and that's big with them the double fry. ❤❤

[@patriciahartless2095]

A .B . Perfectly Crispy Fried chicken 🍗 . I have never used cornstarch . But I do add baking powders . To my flour allso makes crispy chicken . Like dill pickles. Are hot bread and butter pickles . The Lord Bless You And Family. 💞🙏🏻💞

[@tendraftsdeep]

We be ready for this one! Have a great weekend A

[@barberdoug6930]

How Could Anyone flip thru the Master Chef's Fantastic Videos. Every Minute Is So Informative And Enjoyable. Thak You AB.

[@lawrencewashington6903]

Your chicken and potatoes wedges looks so delicious thank you for the video

[@kirahere2878]

Creative and structural cooking

[@Madebytammysherrill]

Cooked this chicken tonight it was exactly as described and the best fried chicken I ever made! 😋🔥

[@DarthTimmanis]

I taught my son how to make Fried Chicken last weekend. Wish I saw this before. You have NEVER steered me wrong.

[@geraldhunter4666]

Mr. AB!! Hope that you and the Mrs. made it home safely!!! Thank you for the photo opt at the CTL Airport! You are the Man! God Blessings!

[@prayerwarrior31]

Dill! That crunch was everything! Giving thanks for sharing the cooking wisdom Chef AB! Can’t wait to try! It looked and sounds delectable 😋

[@michaelwillis3589]

Wow. That's fantastic chicken. I can do it! Thanks for the video!

[@Kyla21Diamond]

I appreciate these cooking videos because it teaches me how to make more homemade meals. Step by Step.

[@bonniekornfeld6662]

Oh. My. Goodness. That crunch 🤤 I am suddenly starving for fried chicken ❤

[@cynthiaR7460]

Hey AB and everyone in chat! Happy Sunday! Keep up the Awesome work!🥰❤❤

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

You too!!

[@candygarrett4337]

Hello, I am watching on a Sunday also 😊 Happy Sunday

[@Sega_is_all_i_cd]

One of the reasons I prefer for fried chicken is Wings. Just clean them, no trimming. Easy for them to fry in the oil and imo absorbs the seasoning better than drums, thighs and breast. Less meat, yes but thats a great thing because the seasoning will penetrate the Wings better.

[@Sidratjahan-yv4kh]

This is my favourite dish.I hope you will share more and more recipes.💚

[@SojibMia-v2m]

nice and beautiful cooking

[@towens9626]

Looks so good. Never knew about the cornstarch, and YES to both sweet and dill pickles ❤❤

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

👍🏽💯👏🏽🤤

[@nancysutton-ly2fx]

Chef the chicken looks delicious so delicious, love the recipe will try absolutely will try.keep the recipes coming.and l am going to us butter milk.and pickl juice as a brine, thanks for the great recipes chef...🙏

[@Madebytammysherrill]

Cooking this tonight! Thank you for sharing your secret.❤

[@johnmarrone8766]

Great presentation. Got to make some for myself tomorrow.

[@liquideffex2]

AB, you the truth, bruh....love your recipes! I found out about you through Malcolm Reed and How to BBQ Right. Glad I found you! Oh yeah....I made your Filet-o-Fish recipe! Damn, that was a good sandwich!

[@to348]

I add ground ginger to my seasonings, also. It helps add to the crispiness.

[@ski6345]

thanks, AB. my wife's crust never sticks to the chicken - gonna try the buttermilk. we use scissors to trim. AND, do you ever use crisco.? crisco has 10% vitamin e and the taste difference is like night and day.

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

I have used Crisco but in my later years cooking I haven't been using it as much. Might do a old school video using it. 👏🏽👍🏽🔥🤤

[@sonji3190]

You must be from the south using Crisco

[@philcomfortkitchen]

Hi AB, I would substitute half of that flour with rice flour for a lighter and airy texture to the crust. Moreover the gluten is what makes it greasy. Also you could have added a bit of that buttermilk brine into the dredge for a crispier crust and the buttermilk brine will benefit from just a half a cup of vodka.

[@adamfoutch2396]

I like to add the chicken season packet from some Top Raiman to the flour to add extra chicken flavor. Keep up the great content AB. Love your channel.

[@sonji3190]

Those packets have a lot of Sodium I hope you don’t use the whole packet 😂

[@adamfoutch2396]

@@sonji3190 It does have a lot of sodium however it's mixed in like 1.5-2 cups of flour so you don't get the entire packet all at once

[@berdellfleming5074]

I throw that packet in trash.😮

[@j3annie1963]

pickled jalapeno with the friend chicken would be great. I liked the look of your breaded chicken after you let it set. Great color and coating really sticks on the meat well. Thank you for the recipe AB!

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

Put it in the fridge overnight covered and it will turn like glue and it will crack like a jolly rancher🎉

[@broids31]

My guy AB!! Always coming through with something good

[@Squarebulb]

Pickle juice is the best brine for fried chicken! I’ve done buttermilk and hot sauce too, but never mixed with the pickle juice. I’m definitely trying that now.

[@Greydawg]

I watched a "best fried chicken 101 ever" video from Epicurious yesterday, a massively popular brand partnered with Bon Appetit. *They didn't even mention what oil to use OR what temperature to cook "the best fried chicken ever" at,* among other things. Absolutely unreal oversight (& it's surprisingly not uncommon). AB just does it better. My guy even checks his temp *throughout.* Stoked for his success, but man, it just makes all too much sense; it's simply more comprehensive & *teachable,* which is what a ton of people are here for in the first place. Just sensational work, no doubt, beyond compare & without reproach, always. 💯❤

[@pteddie6965]

Perfect video and recipe, AB. I can't wait to visit your website, print the recipe, and cook this chicken in my kitchen.

[@Tarengray-hg4lz]

This is the best explanation door dash video I've seen. Much more success $ as a Dasher! 😊

[@crystalowens3984]

Thanks so very much for this giving up the scoop or secrets very good useful 👍

[@cedricanderson2609]

AB is giving up the secret sauce! That tip on the thigh is awesome.

[@cedricanderson2609]

Chicken fil a uses pickle juice too

[@offrodnolefmr7445]

Absolutely amazing. Never thought about swapping sides on deep frying.

[@demetriusdevera]

dill pickles, sir! great vid. thanks for sharinng. Must try da double fried!

[@heidid5275]

Hey AB, thanks for all your tips and tricks of the trade. Will DEFINITELY be making this. Again, many thanks…..

[@ejmedina7065]

This sure look delicious AB. Thank you so much for sharing!! You're amazing!!😋♥️

[@AbrarHossain-k2u]

Excellent work 👏

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Thank you and enjoy!

[@IvyCarter-j7x]

You have a culinary gift) it's worth trying, I have no doubt.

[@cwolf8936]

Hi AB!!! Had to order some more Creole Kick again! Our favorite!! I also ordered the Hamburger seasoning! Fire 🔥🔥 Thanks 😊

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Thank you. Creole Kick works excellent as a seasoning for your flour, too. Enjoy!

[@NoraNoel]

Oh my lord that chicken looks DELICIOUS 😋

[@tenishastairpraisegod7648]

Fried chicken looks delicious and looks 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Thank you and enjoy

[@eltonazevedo1361]

brother back once more with my favourite meat Chicken :D brother thanks so much for spreading your love with the world and showing millions the easy way to cook without the need of chef skills!

[@JonathanDeleon-f7d]

That pickle juice was the game! That double fry too was key and it made the same crunch at 17:00. Good looking it out!

[@johnbrownjr371]

Good looking it out? Say whuuut?

[@bigtymer501]

This looks FIRE! 🔥👌🏾

[@CynthiaManning-tp1rn]

Great recipe. Thanks for sharing. Sweet pickles. Blessings 😊 🙏

[@truetradermike]

Congrats on your success! Love your videos!

[@Holmer188]

If you can, get you some of his seasoning, you will be so happy you did. Love this channel, thanks for all you do. Dill pickles, but I will eat any kind of pickle.

[@NTXChris]

just clicked on this video while in the preppin process for frying up some chicken and catfish. Looks great!

[@Hairyporter-b4y]

Beautiful video

[@Sobroroy-m4l]

Amazing recipe

[@beverlya.perkins4070]

Delicious looking...! Maybe I will try this receipe, but I cannot make out the "name" of the seasoning you're using. Please reply.

[@KikiKinobi]

You are the man!

[@BillionaireMindsetLetsGrow]

Very delicious!

[@briteking855]

Niccceeeeee!! The secret step is key for sure

[@মোহাম্মদহোসাইন-ড৩ব]

Hi AB, your videos are always great.😂😂

[@newnona09]

❤ that skin that you threw away is being sold 15.00 lb in some Asian stores fried chicken skins. Chicken cracklin

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

BRUH! I thought I was gone jump through the screen and tackle eeem🎉 😮

[@tamikagiles3308]

I love your videos thank u so much for helping me become a bbetter cook

[@MARYCHANEY-d3x]

Mouth-watering, crunchy, juicy chicken! 😊

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Thank you 😋

[@lindap.p.1337]

You have a great channel! Thank you!

[@TRONA-CA.]

Going to try the exact steps except using pickle juice I'm going to try pickled Jalapeno juice! Thanks A.B..🔪 🍗 🍽️...😉

[@shakespeer1677]

Master work…👍🏻

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Wow, thank you

[@lburroughs2012]

Looks yummy! I love crispy chicken. Definitely dill pickles.

[@mysse1185]

That looks delicious 😋! Always dill even hot but never sweet pickles.

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

Bread and Butter first, then Dill. Either way, Pickles 🤤😬

[@daxtremefunnyvideos7304]

Great video

[@sherronrimmer4536]

I love that kitchen 😍😋

[@kennycarter5937]

Another hit!!

[@SmokinandGrillinwithAB]

💯👍🏽🔥

[@MaYo13-o5x]

This sure look delicious AB

[@ahnafakif3715]

Love the dishes boss

[@gpr8695]

Thank you AB !!! Definitely dill !!!

[@Terrance1kk]

Didn’t have my chicken yesterday during the live yesterday but I’m ready this morning ❤❤❤

[@trylenecarr8854]

Thank you teaching me how to Collard Greens, man.🙏

[@AbdulAhad-im9xi]

beautiful Fried Chicken

[@SaddamHossain-jl9sr]

nice chicken fry ❤🎉🎉

[@simplywandaful5889]

Mannn the one Sunday I get up and get things done, then miss the premiere for this beautiful fried chicken 🍗. I just used the corn starch flour combo and I’ll never go back 🙌🏽. Have an awesome week AB ✌🏽

[@johnedwards8227]

Whenever he smackin and talking at the same time with that crunch, he really ain’t tryna talk 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@brotherjayblaze3947]

Add one egg to that buttermilk batter as well👀……..also add a little onion powder to the dry batter as well 😀😃😄👍🏾

[@lisawest1358]

Hey AB! thank you for this! can't wait to try it!