Oven Fried Chicken: the effortless recipe for perfect baked chicken

For a simple, healthier way to make fried chicken at home, you'll love this delicious oven fried chicken recipe. With its crispy, crunchy outside and juicy, tender inside, baked fried chicken is a perfect dinner all year-round, especially when served with some tasty roasted veggies, pasta, or bread.

The best part about oven fried chicken is that it's both healthier and less messy than traditional deep-fried chicken. You'll love how delicious and easy this fried chicken recipe is – it's sure to become a favorite in your household.

How to Make Oven Fried Chicken

Cooking oven fried chicken is incredibly simple. The first few steps are similar to making deep-fried chicken. Dredge the chicken through flour, then dip them in egg, then dip them in the seasoned breadcrumbs. Pour the oil into a deep baking dish then arrange the pieces of chicken in the baking dish.

Add a little extra seasoning to the chicken if desired, then bake it for 1 hour at 350F, flipping once halfway through cooking. That's it! Just make sure you don't cover the chicken while it's baking. This will help you achieve that irresistible crispy, crunchy crust.

Is Baked Fried Chicken Healthy?

Baking chicken instead of frying is always healthier. Compared to deep-fried chicken, oven-baked chicken uses less oil and thus contains fewer calories. Chicken is a nutritious lean protein, making it a healthy protein to enjoy at mealtime. You can make this recipe healthier by using less oil.

Expert Tips for making Baked Fried Chicken 

If you don't have breadcrumbs, try using panko instead or making a cornflake coat recipe.

While this recipe calls for chicken thighs, you can use any cut you like. Chicken breasts, drumsticks, and wings are all great options.

For extra crispy fried chicken, dip the chicken back in the egg and the breadcrumbs to make a second layer.

Add other spices to the breadcrumbs for ultra-tasty fried chicken. Sprinkle herbs and spices like cayenne pepper, mustard powder, celery salt, dried thyme, and oregano into your breadcrumbs for extra flavor.

Serve your fried chicken with a side of hot sauce, honey mustard dip, ranch dressing, barbecue sauce, or any of your favorite dips.

You'll know your chicken is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 165F.

If you're worried about your chicken becoming too greasy, you can reduce the amount of oil used to fry it or opt for cooking spray instead.

How to Store Oven Fried Chicken

Wrap your chicken in foil and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Frozen oven fried chicken lasts for up to 4 months.

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350F. Grease a baking dish with oil.

Pour the flour into a large shallow bowl. Add salt and pepper and stir to combine. Pour the breadcrumbs into a second shallow bowl. Whisk the eggs in a third bowl.

Dredge the chicken through the flour, then dip it in the egg, then the breadcrumbs.

Arrange the chicken in the prepared baking dish. Garnish with paprika.

Bake the chicken for 1 hour, flipping halfway through.

Remove from the oven and place the chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil, then serve.

Notes

Use a neutral oil like vegetable oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil to make your oven fried chicken.