Thekitchn iconThekitchnSep 5, 2026

For the Crispiest Breaded Chicken, I Skip the 3-Step Breading Method

While I have never tried my hand at cooking traditional Southern fried chicken, I used to think breading and frying chicken in any form was intimidating. That hot oil and multi-step breading process just seemed like something I needed to leave to the professionals.

For the Crispiest Breaded Chicken, I Skip the 3-Step Breading Method

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While I have never tried my hand at cooking traditional Southern fried chicken, I used to think breading and frying chicken in any form was intimidating.

That hot oil and multi-step breading process just seemed like something I needed to leave to the professionals.

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While I have never tried my hand at cooking traditional Southern fried chicken, I used to think breading and frying chicken in any form was intimidating. That hot oil and multi-step breading process just seemed like something I needed to leave to the professionals.

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