Best Way to Freeze Fried Chicken (Easy Freezing)
A simple method to freeze leftover fried chicken so it keeps its texture and flavor.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pieces fried chicken leftover
Instructions
- Choose a freezer-safe zip-top bag sized for your chicken and label it with the date and contents using a marker.
- If you have two pieces of chicken or fewer, place them in the bag, press out as much air as possible, seal the bag, and put it in the freezer.
- If you have more than two pieces, arrange the pieces in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet so they do not touch, then freeze until solid (about 4 hours).
- When frozen solid, quickly transfer the pieces into the labeled freezer bag, remove excess air, seal, and return the bag to the freezer.
Equipment
- Freezer-safe zip-top plastic bag
- Sharpie or marker
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
Notes
- Wash hands thoroughly after handling raw chicken.
- Discard chicken with a sour smell as it may be spoiled.
- Freezing pieces individually helps preserve crispness.
- Thighs tend to retain more moisture and flavor.
- Shallow airtight containers may be used instead of bags if preferred.
- Use a food thermometer to confirm chicken is cooked before freezing.