Restaurant-style fried chicken should be juicy inside, deeply golden outside, and covered in a crisp coating that stays put when you take the first bite. The secret is not one complicated trick. It is a dependable process: dry the chicken, coat it evenly, let the breading set, and keep the oil temperature steady.
Superb Blend® Crispy Breading Mix helps simplify that process with a seasoned, restaurant-style coating made for consistent crunch. Use it for bone-in chicken, tenders, wings, or boneless pieces, then fry, pan-fry, oven-bake, or air-fry according to your preferred method.
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What You Need
- Chicken pieces of your choice
- Superb Blend® Crispy Breading Mix
- Your preferred liquid for moistening the chicken, if needed for your coating method
- Frying oil suitable for high heat
- A heavy pot, deep fryer, or sturdy skillet
- A thermometer and wire rack
Follow the package directions for the recommended amount of breading mix and preparation method. Prefer a bundle? The Kalmes Flavor & Crunch Bundle pairs Superb Blend® with our 2-in-1 Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer.
How to Make Crispy Fried Chicken
- Prepare the chicken. Keep the pieces similar in size so they cook at roughly the same rate. Pat away excess surface moisture before coating.
- Coat every surface. Add Superb Blend® Crispy Breading Mix and cover the chicken evenly, including folds and edges. Press the coating gently onto the meat rather than shaking off too much.
- Let the coating rest. Place the breaded chicken on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes. This short rest helps the coating hydrate and cling during cooking.
- Heat the oil. Bring the oil to about 350°F. Avoid filling the pot more than halfway, since the oil level rises when chicken is added.
- Fry in small batches. Lower the chicken carefully into the oil without crowding the pot. Crowding drops the temperature and can create a greasy coating.
- Cook thoroughly. Turn pieces as needed for even browning. Chicken is safely cooked when the thickest part reaches 165°F, away from the bone.
- Drain on a wire rack. A rack lets steam escape and keeps the bottom crisp. Paper towels can trap steam and soften the crust.
Five Tips for Restaurant-Style Crunch
1. Keep the Oil Temperature Steady
If the oil is too cool, the breading absorbs more oil. If it is too hot, the outside can brown before the chicken is cooked through. Check the temperature between batches and allow it to recover before adding more chicken.
2. Do Not Skip the Rest
Resting the coated chicken before cooking gives the breading time to bond with the surface. This is one of the easiest ways to reduce bare spots and loose coating.
3. Give Each Piece Room
Small batches keep the oil hotter and allow the crust to cook evenly. The same idea applies to oven and air-fryer methods: leave space for hot air to circulate.
4. Use a Wire Rack
Drain freshly cooked chicken above a sheet pan instead of stacking the pieces. Airflow protects the crisp texture while excess oil drips away.
5. Season Through the Coating
A dependable spiced coater helps distribute flavor throughout the crust, rather than leaving all the seasoning on the surface.
Can You Make Crispy Chicken Without a Deep Fryer?
Yes. Superb Blend® can also be used for pan-frying, oven cooking, and air frying. For oven or air-fryer preparation, arrange the coated pieces in a single layer, use oil as appropriate for your equipment and recipe, turn when needed, and cook until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
Why Use a Prepared Breading Mix?
A prepared spiced coater takes the guesswork out of balancing flour and seasoning. Superb Blend® Crispy Breading Mix comes in a 5 lb size for family meals, gatherings, frequent cooking, and foodservice use. It also works beyond chicken, including fish, pork, vegetables, and tenderloins. Craving seafood instead? Try our Beer Battered Fish Fry recipe made with the same coating.
Restaurant Tradition, Made for Your Kitchen
Kalmes Foods carries forward five generations of family food tradition rooted in Kalmes Restaurant, founded in 1956 in St. Donatus, Iowa. Superb Blend® brings that practical, restaurant-tested approach to cooks who want dependable flavor and crunch without starting a breading blend from scratch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does breading fall off fried chicken?
Excess moisture, uneven coating, skipping the resting step, crowding the fryer, or moving the chicken too soon can all loosen the crust. Coat thoroughly and let the breaded pieces rest before cooking.
What temperature should fried chicken reach?
Cook chicken until the thickest part reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Check away from the bone for the most useful reading.
How do you keep fried chicken crispy?
Drain it in a single layer on a wire rack and avoid covering or stacking it while hot. Trapped steam softens the coating.
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