Gluten-Free Fried Chicken

Name: Gluten-Free Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 pieces chicken quarters (✅ ); 3 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided (✅ ); 2 teaspoons pepper, divided; 2 cups gluten-free flour (tested with Cup 4 Cup); 1/3 cup cornstarch (✅ ); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (✅ ); 1 teaspoon onion powder (✅ ); 1 teaspoon paprika (✅ ); 6 large eggs; 32 ounces Crisco vegetable shortening

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Gluten-Free Fried Chicken is perfectly flavored and cooked to perfection. Learn how to fry chicken quarters easily with our step-by-step instructions. Dairy-Free.

If you have been missing a crispy piece of fried chicken now that you are gluten-free, we have you covered! Inspired by our mission to create delicious gluten-free recipes, this celiac-safe recipe has all the flavor you are craving.

The chicken pieces are coated with a seasoned gf flour blend before fried crispy and golden-brown. You will quickly see how easy it is to create southern-style comfort food right at home.

gluten free fried chicken stacked on plate

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Recipes To Serve with Fried Chicken

There are so many delicious recipes to pair with fried chicken that it is hard to pick just one. Below are our family’s favorite dishes to serve:

Looking for even more side dishes? Check out our Sides For Fried Chicken round-up. After you decide on your dinner spread, gather the equipment and ingredients for fried chicken and any side dishes to get started!

ingredients for gluten free fried chicken

Equipment

Large saucepan or dutch oven
tongs
2 large flat bottom bowls or pans
measuring cups and spoons
paper toweling
thermometer
whisk
baking pan with wire rack

Ingredients

4 pieces chicken quarters ✅
3 teaspoons seasoned salt, divided ✅
2 teaspoons pepper, divided
2 cups gluten-free flour tested with Cup 4 Cup
1/3 cup cornstarch ✅
1 teaspoon garlic powder ✅
1 teaspoon onion powder ✅
1 teaspoon paprika ✅
6 large eggs
32 ounces Crisco vegetable shortening

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

raw chicken, breading and egg mixture in three separate bowls

How To Make Crispy Fried Chicken

Combine the flour mix

To a large flat bottomed bowl or pan whisk together the flour, 2 teaspoons seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Whisk the eggs

In another large flat bottomed bowl or pan whisk together the eggs, 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper.

Pat the chicken dry and coat

Pat each chicken leg quarter with a paper towel before placing it into the flour mixture. Coat in flour, shaking off the extra. Place chicken into the egg mixture. Coat well letting the extra drip off.

Coat again in the flour mix and the egg mix. Place onto a baking pan with a wire rack. Repeat for all the chicken.

chicken coated in flour and spice mixture

cornstarch and egg coated chicken dipped in cornstarch mixture a second time

Heat the oil

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the Crisco into a large stockpot. Bring the oil to 350°F. Proper temperature is very important, make sure to use a thermometer.

Fry the chicken

Carefully place 2 chicken quarters into the oil. The oil temperature will come down. Keep the oil temperature between 300-325°. Cook the chicken quarters for 20 minutes, flipping often to avoid the coating from getting too brown.

Once the time is up, check the internal temperature of the chicken, it should be 165°F. If it’s not quite there, continue frying or place the chicken into the oven to finish baking. Repeat with the next 2 chicken quarters. Keep the chicken hot in a warm oven until ready to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the temperature of the oil important for frying?

If not hot enough, the breading will soak up all the oil versus becoming crispy resulting in a soggy piece of fried chicken.

Is the cornstarch necessary?

Cornstarch takes fried chicken to the next level of crispiness. It is an essential ingredient that you will not want to leave out.

Can you keep leftover fried chicken?

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven as desired. It will not be as crisp as when first fried but will still have a delicious flavor.

hand selecting a piece of fried chicken from plate

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Level the top of the measuring cups and spoons when measuring the ingredients for the flour mix.
Placing on a wire rack before frying helps for any extras to drip off the chicken.
Always ask for assistance before frying chicken.
Add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the flour mix to add a hint of spice to the chicken.

More Gluten Free Chicken Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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