You heard it here first: fried chicken is having a moment. Whether we’re celebrating National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th or ordering for picnics, BBQs and (ok, fine, we admit it) dinner for one – fried chicken is on our minds and in our bellies. In fact, summertime orders of this crispy favorite are up over 100%. So, move over hot dogs and hamburgers, there’s a new summer cookout favorite.
Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite fried chicken to convince you to skip the grill and order up something deep fried this season.