Mustard Fried Chicken Recipe

Mustard Fried Chicken Recipe

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon monosodium glutamate (MSG, or Accent flavor enhancer) (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Directions

  1. Season the chicken wings on both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, seasoned salt, and MSG (if using).
  2. Using a basting brush, coat each wing with a thin layer of mustard.
  3. Place the flour into a plastic bag, then add the seasoned chicken wings. Shake the bag to ensure each wing is evenly coated in the flour.
  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350F (175C).
  5. Carefully place the wings in the hot oil and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. This should take about 6 minutes per side. You can check doneness by using an instant-read thermometer. It should read 165F (74C) when inserted near the bone.
  6. Once cooked, remove the wings from the oil and drain them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  7. Let the wings cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Cook's Note

For easier clean-up when seasoning the wings, consider laying them out on a large plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Information Amount
Calories 400
Total Fat 21g
Saturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 48mg
Sodium 516mg
Total Carbohydrate 32g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 1mg
Calcium 34mg
Iron 3mg
Potassium 204mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is based on available data for this recipe.

Comments

SunnyByrd

10/06/2025 01:52:54 PM

Very good. I skipped the MSG and added dry mustard and cayenne to the flour mixture. Turned out great, thanks!

rascal99

01/10/2012 06:43:44 AM

The recipe has to much sodium. Make these changes and you will find a great meal.1. omit salt,garlic powder,onion powder and msg. add two garlic cloves,minced, one-third cup finely chopped onion use 3tbs dejon mustard(not Yellow) two-thirds cup mrs dash garlic-lime marinade. Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag or bowl coat all chicken place chicken on a non stick pan , bake 45 min @ 425 degrees. These changes will make the chicken tastier, moist, and above all 400mg less sodium. What people fail to know is all foods have some sodium in them that is natural. Now I would rate this @ 4+ stars.. Try it you will also. give it a higher rating.

SwiftPie3324

07/31/2023 09:21:19 AM

This recipe is golden…literally! It’s how a lot of Black families traditionally fry chicken in the South and elsewhere I’m sure. Dare I say it’s probably inexperienced cooks or “certain people”who have no knowledge of seasoning that have failed at the recipe. The mustard is used a binder for the coating. You’re NOT supposed to taste it people! One reviewer said they used honey mustard and another used Dijon..lol..I literally had a decent chuckle after reading that! Use plain old yellow mustard y’all! You’re doing something wrong if the coating falls off. Your oil is likely not up to the proper temperature. I did leave off one star because I felt it could have used a bit more flair by adding Sazon or some Adobo, but other than that, give the good sis her props! It’s not easy submitting recipes only to have them picked apart by strangers who are likely the issue to begin with, not the recipe!

ShirtlessCubsFan

04/28/2011 05:26:26 AM

Delicious! I thought I had yellow mustard in the fridge, but I didn't, so instead I had to use spicy brown. I found it easier to coat the chicken in mustard first, then seasoning. As seasoning first and brushing on the mustard just causes the seasoning to clump up and rub off. Will definitely make again, it's the best fried chicken that's ever come out of my kitchen.

Melanie

01/10/2012 02:24:23 PM

Oh my! This was amazing! I wouldn't recommend having it every day, mind you (or even every week), but as a treat, it was really good. I ommitted the MSG and used far less pepper (cooking for kids), and used half dijon and half regular mustard. I'll use the recipe again, but bake it on a broiler pan or cookie sheet to reduce the fat.

FrothyScoop5786

06/02/2023 01:58:55 AM

I had no idea what mustard could do with chicken! I didn't follow the recipe precisely, but I wanted to give the mustard as a binder a try. I have never had fried chicken come out so JUICY, you know what I mean? Typically, when I fry chicken the chicken meat will become a little oily and tough, but in this case it did not. I didn't tell my fiance I used mustard as a marinade/binder, since he's repulsed my anything vinegar based, but no one can tell because you do not taste it in the slightest. He tore that chicken up! I'm never going back to using egg as binder for fried chicken.

Jewel D Lee

12/21/2014 04:20:22 PM

My aunt has been frying her chicken like this for the last thirty years but with out the msg. she adds some hot sauce(Texas Pete) to the yellow mustard before the chicken is rolled in the mustard, this gives it a little spicy flavor . then she dips it in seasoned flour then she deep fries the chicken. Lee

Takeenia Gray

01/20/2016 05:28:21 PM

Great recipe...I have made this before. Chose to use organic drumsticks. Soaked in vinegar for 5 minutes (for cutting the game taste)before rinsing drumsticks off and cleaning them. Love using tumeric with my chicken, in addition to other suggested spices. I always season to my cultural taste preferences. Also I pepper the flour, not the chicken directly. Had baked zucchini, which was breaded with italian style breadcrumbs (after seasoning and an egg bath). Very lovely.

kac2research

06/03/2009 06:47:33 PM

Great recipe. I'm only giving 4 stars because I amended the recipe by adding chicken seasoning and season salt to the flour mixture. Also, I added 2 tbsp of honey to the mustard mixture and used dijon mustard, instead of regular mustard. I fried the chicken briefly to get a nice golden brown crust (15 minute), put the chicken in a baking pan and drizzled it with honey mustard dipping sauce found on this site and baked it for and additional 15-20 minutes. Wonderful, Wonderful fried chicken!!!... rich in flavor and very moist.

Alex Aviance

12/18/2008 10:44:32 PM

I added about two dashes of cayenne pepper, dried mustard and refrigerated the chicken once fully coated with seasoning, mustard and flour for 90 minutes in the fridge (this made it extra crispy) and the wings were absolutely delicious, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. I made the mistake of letting my friend try one before I completely finished cooking dinner and it was very hard to make him wait until I was finished the main dish!

teddybearplus2

01/08/2011 03:07:44 PM

I love this recipe. I mixed all the ingredients with the mustard and let it sit for a couple of hours in the ref before deep frying them. Great taste and you didn't even taste the mustard.

FluffyRoast1164

12/07/2024 02:55:06 AM

This recipe is great. My chicken came out juicy and delicious. Thank you.

Amanda Young

07/28/2024 01:45:37 AM

This recipe = LIFE 😱

Eric Simpson

03/27/2022 12:28:23 AM

Wow. Pretty darn good.

Michelle Andreaa

09/08/2021 01:25:26 AM

I used this method with some boneless breast, adjusted the cooking time and the results were amazingly juicy, perfectly seasoned and tender chicken! Amazing!

Deborah Matthews

06/26/2020 04:36:22 AM

I tried this recipe I could not taste any mustard I used Dijon mustard. If you follow the directions you will have a mess. I marinated the chicken with the Dijon mustard first. Then I seasoned my flour. I didn't use MSG. It was a bit confusing understanding her measurements. The chicken came out crunchy but lost it's crunch, I didn't understand that. I will not save this recipe

Roxann Tacquard

05/05/2020 05:51:14 PM

Great fried chicken recipe. I had never tried this until now and I will always fry my chicken like this from this point forward! For those of you who have trouble with the coating coming off, after flouring you should let your chicken rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before frying. Also make sure your oil is the right temp. Thanks for the great recipe!

Ayana Williams

04/26/2020 11:56:24 PM

My chicken wings turned out perfect.

Alecia Madison

11/01/2019 07:31:22 PM

Giirrlll you said the key secret ingredient: ACCENT!!!! Now for all of the food cautious people out there you can add or remove whatever seasoning to your taste. but let me tell you. when it comes to accent. unless you're like me and wants the extra seasoning for extra extra flavor. that Accent will bring out ANY spice you put on!! Now I don't use Accent everyday. but when I do. oh baby! And this recipe was amazing. and I'm not even a mustard lover like that. but I love some fried chicken and was looking for something different to try. Thanks for sharing. it was awesome!!!

Diane

06/14/2019 09:20:22 PM

This chicken was extremely good, I followed the recipe exactly. I will definitely make again