Southern Oven-Fried Chicken

Get crispy, crunchy chicken without deep frying! Southern Oven Fried Chicken is juicy and tender inside with a crunchy cornflake and Parmesan coating. This easy baked chicken recipe gives you classic comfort food flavor without the mess of deep frying. Serve it with your favorite Southern sides for an easy family dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword Oven Fried Chicken, Southern Oven-Fried Chicken

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 556kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

3 to 4 pounds bone-in chicken such as thighs or drumsticks
⅔ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1½ cups cornflakes crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Olive oil (or cooking spray)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
You'll need 3 separate bowls that are large enough for the chicken pieces. In the first bowl, add flour, salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine.
In the second bowl, add eggs and water. Whisk to combine.
In the third bowl, add cornflakes and Parmesan and stir to combine.
Dredge a piece of chicken in the flour mixture. Then dunk in egg mixture. Then coat in cornflake mixture. Place onto prepared baking sheet. Repeat for each piece of chicken.
Lightly brush or spray olive oil into prepared chicken. This will help it crisp up and turn golden.
Bake at 400°F for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until cooked through.

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheat: For the crispiest leftovers, reheat the chicken in a 375°F oven until heated through and the coating is crisp again. You can also reheat individual pieces in the air fryer. Reheating in the microwave works in a pinch, but the coating will soften.

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