Last Updated on August 4, 2022
Here is a very simple way to make a Kentucky kernel seasoned flour fried chicken recipe with easily available ingredients.
Kentucky kernel seasoned flour fried chicken has been derived from the Kentucky Kernel since the 1800s. In the United States, this kind of fried chicken is common in Kentucky. This fried chicken recipe is famous in the United States, and many people love it. Let’s learn how we can make it from home and enjoy it just as we would enjoy it in restaurants.
Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
- 10oz Box Kentucky kernel seasoned flour
- 2 LBS. Fresh Chicken Tenders
- 1 Cup Buttermilk or Milk
Method:
Step 1: Marinate
Soak the chicken in buttermilk for about 15 minutes at room temperature
Step 2: Heat the oil
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F
Step 3: Seasoning
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and discard it. Then, place the Kentucky kernel seasoned flour in a large dish to dredge each chicken piece well. Remove the excess flour by shaking off the chicken.
Step 4: Fry it
Fry the chicken for 6-8 min or until it is fully cooked and the juices are still intact inside the chicken. To cook your chicken well, you mustn’t overload the pan.
Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour Fried Chicken Flour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
- 1 stick of melted Butter
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Directions:
Step 1: Dip and coat
Dip the chicken breasts in melted butter and coat them fully with the Kentucky kernel seasoned flour.
Step 2: Preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 374 degrees F
Step 3: Bake time!
Put the chicken breasts on a baking dish. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour Fried Chicken Recipe – Crispy Chicken Tacos
Ingredients:
- 10oz Box Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
- 8- 6” Soft Flour Tortillas
- 2 LBS. Fresh Chicken Tenders
- 1 C Buttermilk (or milk)
- 1 C Shredded Cheese
- 1 Avocado
- 1 C Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
- ½ C Ranch Dressing
Directions:
Step 1: Marinate
Soak the chicken in buttermilk for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Step 2: Heat the oil
Heat your oil to 350 degrees F.
Step 3: Season
Remove the chicken from the milk and discard it. Place your Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour in a dish, large enough to coat each piece of the chicken well enough. Shake off the excess flour.
Step 4: Fry
Fry the coated chicken for about 6-8 minutes until it is fully cooked through and the juices run clear. Do not overload the pan or fryer.
Step 5: Cool it
Allow the cooked chicken to cool slightly, then slice it into bite-size strips.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy!
You can serve your sliced chicken with tortillas. Begin to assemble them and top them up with cheese and avocado slices, then drizzle with ranch dressing.
Serve them warm and enjoy!
Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour Fried Chicken Recipe – Air Fryer Kentucky Kernel Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
- 7 pieces of Boneless, skinless chicken breast or any other part of the chicken
- 2 cups Kentucky kernel seasoned flour
- 1/2 cup butter
Directions:
Step 1: Clean it
Start by cleaning your chicken and removing the white fatty part of the chicken plus the skin, if any.
Step 2: Dip it
Melt the butter in a large bowl enough to dip your chicken pieces in to soak them.
Step 3: Marinate
After soaking them, shake them off excess butter and place them in a Ziploc bag that has the Kentucky kernel seasoned flour.
Coat them fully and add them to your air fryer basket.
Step 4: Prepare them for the air fryer
To eliminate any white spots when cooking them in an air fryer, spray them with an olive oil sprayer until they are fully covered.
Set your air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F and cook them for 15 minutes.
Step 5: Flip the chicken
After 15 minutes, or the amount of time, it takes to cook your chicken on one side, flip the chicken in the air fryer and leave it to cook on the other side. If you have thick chicken pieces, allow them to cook some more before flipping or you can flip them twice.
Step 6: Check the internal temperature
Check to see if they are cooked inside using a thermometer. If cooked, it should read 165 degrees F.
Step 7: Serve and enjoy!
Once ready, serve and enjoy with french fries or whatever side you love to accompany your chicken.
Helpful Tips To Make Good Chicken In An Air Fryer
- Season your chicken properly until it’s tasting as you want it to once cooked. Remember you cannot season your chicken once it’s cooked.
- You can prepare your chicken for air frying, set it in the fridge, and finish cooking it after work. This makes it easy when you have a busy evening.
- Spray the chicken with olive oil to help with the cooking and eliminate any white spots in the chicken. It also makes it juicy and tender.
- Ensure that you flip the chicken halfway through eh cooking to cook both sides evenly.
- Eating uncooked chicken is dangerous and can make you ill. Use a thermometer to check the inside of the chicken before removing it from the fire.
- All air fryers are different and cook at different times and speeds. Learn your air fryer and how it cooks.
- Air fried Kentucky kernel seasoned flour fried chicken recipe is one of the tastiest and easiest chicken dishes to make.
Read more about The Yummiest Air Fryer Chicken Gizzard Recipe
Take Home
The Kentucky kernel seasoned flour fried chicken recipe is one of the oldest recipes that has stood the test of time to only become better with time – like fine wine! It’s a simple recipe, but don’t be fooled; it takes some skill to get the best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use Kentucky Kernel in an air fryer?
The Kentucky Kernel is safe to use in an air fryer. The air fryer heats the oil to a higher temperature than the oil typically used for frying food. We recommend using an oil with a high smoke point and a high smoke point is at least 420°F (221°C).
Is Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour vegan?
Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour is not vegan, but it can be used in place of non-vegan flours in any recipe. However, the Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour and Kernels are not gluten-free.
What seasonings are in Kentucky kernel flour?
The seasonings in Kentucky Kernel flour include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, chilli powder, black pepper, baking powder, and lecithin. The amount of salt in the flour is 2.5g per 10g of flour).
How do you get the seasoning to stick to fried chicken?
It depends on the type of seasoning. For example, Kentucky Kernel uses a combination of ingredients that helps the seasoning adhere to the meat. Some of the ingredients are: sodium alginate, xanthan gum, and corn starch. The sodium alginate creates a gel when mixed with water. When this mixture comes into contact with moisture on the surface of the food, it forms a gel that creates a thick layer of seasoning. The xanthan gum creates a sticky coating that binds the seasoning to the food. Finally, the corn starch creates a glue-like substance that helps the seasoning bind to the food.
| Preparation Time | Cook Time | Servings |
| 15 minutes | 40 minutes | 4 |
Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour Fried Chicken Recipe – Crispy Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 10 oz Box Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour
- 6-8 ” Soft Flour Tortillas
- 2 LBS. Fresh Chicken Tenders
- 1 C Buttermilk or milk
- 1 C Shredded Cheese
- 1 Avocado
- 1 C Shredded Iceberg Lettuce
- ½ C Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Directions
Soak the chicken in buttermilk for 15 minutes at room temperature.
Heat your oil to 350 degrees F.
Remove the chicken from the milk and discard it.
Place your Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour into a dish, large enough to coat each piece of the chicken entirely. Shake off the excess flour.
Fry the coated chicken for about 6-8 minutes, or until it is fully cooked through and the juices run clear. Do not overload the pan or fryer.
Allow the cooked chicken to cool slightly, and then slice it up into bite-size strips.
You can serve your sliced chicken with tortillas. Begin to assemble them and top them up with cheese and avocado slices; then drizzle with ranch dressing.
Serve them hot and enjoy!
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