Description
Extra Crispy Irish Oven-Fried Chicken Thighs are your new go-to comfort food, delivering an irresistible crunch and juicy tenderness in every bite. Marinated in a tangy buttermilk mixture and coated with flavorful spices, these chicken thighs bake to perfection in the oven, making them a healthier alternative to traditional frying. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare, requires minimal hands-on time, and can be paired with a variety of sides or dips. Whether served on a plate or nestled in a sandwich, these chicken thighs promise to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking oil spray or olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge chicken thighs in the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Combine flour and seasonings in another bowl.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk; dredge in seasoned flour until evenly coated.
- Arrange coated thighs on the wire rack skin side up and lightly spray with cooking oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg