Crispy Oven Fried Chicken

Enjoy the crispy goodness of fried chicken without the excess oil by making this oven-fried chicken recipe. The chicken comes out juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside, making it a crowd-pleaser for sure.

Ingredients

• 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2. In a bowl, mix the buttermilk with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken thighs, making sure they are coated well. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour with paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
4. Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure they are well coated.
5. Place the coated chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and crispy.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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