The Perfect Crispy Chicken Batter: Light, Crunchy, and Flavorful

There’s nothing quite like biting into a piece of crispy, golden-fried chicken with a perfectly seasoned, crunchy exterior and juicy, tender meat inside. Whether you’re making fried chicken tenders, wings, or even a whole crispy chicken dish, having the right batter makes all the difference.

This Crispy Chicken Batter recipe is designed to give you restaurant-quality fried chicken every time—light, crispy, and irresistibly crunchy!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Extra Crispy Texture – This batter creates a light, airy crunch that stays crispy longer.

✅ Simple Ingredients – Uses pantry staples you likely already have.

✅ Versatile & Customizable – Works great for chicken tenders, drumsticks, wings, and even fried vegetables!

✅ Perfectly Seasoned – A balanced blend of spices and herbs makes every bite flavorful.

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Ingredients for the Best Crispy Chicken Batter

For the Dry Batter:

– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)

For the Wet Batter:

– 1 cup cold water or sparkling water (for extra lightness)
– 1 large egg
– ½ cup buttermilk (adds tenderness)

For Frying:
– 4-6 pieces of chicken (wings, tenders, thighs, or drumsticks)
– Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

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