For generations, Southerners have been known for frying up some seriously good chicken. Every occasion, from potlucks and parties to church dinners and family Sunday suppers, has included a platterful of fried chicken made from scratch and fried to crispy, golden perfection. The beloved original version, especially if you’re lucky enough to have passed-down family secrets to make it the best ever, needs no updating. But we can’t help but take this tried-and-true Southern staple and find fun new ways to fill our plates with its trademark salty, savory flavor and irresistible crunch.
