Name: Fried Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken thighs 8; Plain flour 1/2 cup; Corn oil 1 cup; Ground paprika 1/2 tsp; Garlic powder 1/2 tsp; Salt 2 tsp; Black pepper 1/2 tsp

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

8 Chicken thighs
skins removed
1/2 cup Plain flour
1 cup Corn oil
1/2 tsp Ground paprika
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black pepper
ground

Fried Chicken Thighs

A super simple weeknight dinner, these Fried Chicken Thighs are easy to prepare and quick to cook! I think the smell of fried chicken speaks to something in all of us. It takes me right back to watching my mom fry batches of chicken wings when I was a little girl. And now my kids are watching me do the same!

I keep this fried boneless chicken thighs recipe nice and simple, with a yummy paprika and garlic seasoning adding all the extra flavor you need. I normally use thighs when frying chicken as I think they stay juicier than chicken breasts.

And make sure to remove the bones and skins first so they’re real easy to eat too!

To make Fried Chicken Thighs, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Fried Chicken Thighs?

Steps to make Fried Chicken Thighs

1	Mix the seasoning	1
Add the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a large resealable freezer bag. Seal and shake to mix the ingredients.
2	Season the chicken thighs	5
Use paper towels to pat the chicken dry and add to the plastic bag. Shake the bag to coat the thighs in the seasoning.
3	Heat the oil	3
Add the oil to a large pan and heat to 350°F.
4	Fry the chicken thighs	20
Carefully place the thighs in the hot oil and use a spatter guard to cover the pan. Fry for about 20 minutes, turning every now and again, until the thighs have turned golden brown.
5	Prepare to serve	3
Transfer the thighs to paper towel-lined plates to absorb the excess fat.

Use this easy Fried Chicken Thighs recipe next time you’re planning to fry up some chicken and bring the best flavor possible from the chicken thighs! If you’re posting any chicken photos, don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes!

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.