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Crispy oven-baked fried chicken served on a wooden plate.

Oven-Baked Fried Chicken

This crispy oven-baked fried chicken is the perfect healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried chicken. Packed with flavor and crunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks or thighs

Breading

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  • In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  • Pour the buttermilk into another bowl. Place the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Arrange chicken on the wire rack. Lightly spray with cooking spray for extra crispiness.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the breaded chicken rest for 10 minutes before baking.
Keyword Crispy Chicken, Healthy Fried Chicken