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Pile of crispy golden brown mustard fried chicken draining on paper towels, close-up of textured crust.

Crispy Mustard Fried Chicken

This Southern-style mustard fried chicken is tangy, seasoned to perfection, and fried until golden brown with an ultra-crispy crust.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • - 3–4 lbs chicken parts
  • - 1 small jar yellow mustard
  • - 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tbsp onion powder
  • - 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - 2 tsp black pepper
  • - 1 splash vinegar
  • - 1–2 dashes hot sauce optional
  • Coating:
  • - 2 cups self-rising flour
  • - 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Coat chicken in mustard and seasonings. Marinate 2–3 hours in fridge.
  • Mix flour and cornstarch. Dredge chicken pieces.
  • Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches, 7–8 mins per side.
  • Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Notes

- Best served with coleslaw, biscuits, or pickles.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat in the oven to keep crispy.
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