How to Make the Juiciest Deep Fried Whole Chicken Ever

How to Make the Juiciest Deep Fried Whole Chicken Ever

Deep fry whole chicken like a pro! This is by far the best deep fried whole chicken recipe you'll find. It's easy to make, and serves well with salad or your favorite veggies on the side.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 368kcal

Author Mirlene

Equipment

Deep Fryer

Ingredients

4.82 lbs. whole chicken; washed and patted dry
½ cup soy sauce
½ tsp. baking soda
1½ tbsp. kosher salt
1½ tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tbsp. cumin
2 tbsp. onion powder
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
few drops of hot sauce; optional
oil for frying 4-6 cups

Instructions

Prep the chicken: wash the chicken thoroughly inside and out. Pat the chicken dry.
In a mixing bowl, add the ingredients, minus the oil. Mix well to combined. Then apply the seasoning mixture all over the chicken, inside and out.
Heat the oil to 350℉. Add the chicken to the frying basket, then slowly add it to the oil.
Fry until the whole chicken until it reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.

Notes

Tips for frying a whole chicken

Use a thermometer: Both for oil temperature and internal meat temp. You want 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh.
Let it rest: After frying, let the chicken rest for 10–15 minutes before carving so the juices stay locked in.
Don’t overcrowd: If your pot is small, fry in batches or cut the chicken in half.

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Calories are estimated per serving.

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