Deep Fried Whole Chicken

Want to know how to fry a whole chicken? Look no further than my deep fried whole chicken recipe. It shows you how to deep fry chicken easily and quickly without spatchcocking. It is bursting with flavors, the skin is crispy, and the meat is tender and juicy.

How To Deep Fry A Whole Chicken

Step 1- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Step 2- In a small bowl, mix paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, cumin, and salt.

3- Add the seasoning on and in all parts of the chicken, ensuring every part is well seasoned.
If you have the time, let the chicken sit for 30 minutes.

Step 4- Add oil to a deep pot and heat it at 350F/175C. When the oil is heated, place the whole chicken in a wire chip basket and gently, slowly lower the basket into the pot.

Step 5- Deep fry whole chicken for 20-25 minutes until it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165F/75C. The skin should be crispy and golden brown.

Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer.

Step 6- Take the chicken out of the oil and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving it.

Serve and enjoy.

How Long To Deep Fry Whole Chicken

How long to deep fry a whole chicken depends on the size. Smaller sizes will cook faster than bigger ones. As a general rule, fry a whole chicken for 4-5 minutes per pound. So, a whole chicken will take 20 – 25 minutes to deep fry.

It is best to check the internal temperature of the chicken at the thickest point to determine that it is at least 165F.

When cooked, the skin will be crispy, and there'll be no blood in the chicken.

Serving Suggestion

Here are some suggestions of what to serve with fried chicken:

Seasoned rice, Spicy rice

Diced potatoes

Onion mashed potatoes

Roasted vegetables, pan fried vegetables, boiled carrots.

Storage and Reheating

Let the chicken cool completely, pack it in a ziploc or a sealable container, and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat it in the microwave, oven, air fryer, or on the stove top.

To reheat it in the microwave, place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, put it in the microwave, and heat at a high temperature for 2 minutes or until warmed through.

Helpful Tips

• Use a deep pot that is large enough to fit the chicken and has space at the top to prevent the oil from spilling while frying.
• Use odorless oil with a high smoking point. Vegetable or sunflower oil works well.
• The chicken can be seasoned with your favorite dry rub seasoning.
• The chicken should be immersed in the oil to get an evenly fried chicken.
• Don't let the oil get too hot before placing the chicken. If the oil is too hot, it can cause the chicken skin to burn, leaving the inside uncooked.
• A wire chip basket makes it easier and safer to lift chicken out of the oil when it’s cooked.
•  Place fried chicken on a parchment paper-lined plate to absorb any excess oil from frying.
• Handle hot oil with care, as it can cause serious burns. 

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