The Best Fried Chicken in Every State

Alabama - Mama s on Dauphin

Flavorful fried chicken marinated overnight in bay leaves, garlic, and seasoning salt, delivering a bold taste that s a hit in Mobile.

Alaska - The Lucky Wishbone

Anchorage s oldest family-owned spot serves fresh, never frozen fried chicken, offering a mix of breast, thigh, leg, wing, and back.

Arizona - Mrs. White s Golden Rule Cafe

Known for its golden-hued soul food fried chicken, this Phoenix favorite has been spotlighted on Food Network.

Arkansas - Myrtie Mae s

Eureka Springs Ozark Fried Chicken offers a simple, tender, and unspiced taste that proves less can be more.

California - Roscoe s House of Chicken

A celebrity-favorite in Hollywood, serving crispy wings atop giant waffles, with even President Obama as a fan.

Colorado - The Post Brewing Co

Denver s gluten-free fried chicken is perfected through careful research on the ideal batter-to-chicken ratio.

Connecticut - Greer s Chicken

Bristol s hidden gem serves secret-battered fried chicken chunks, especially tasty with honey BBQ sauce.

Delaware - Lettie s Kitchen

Hockessin s broasted chicken, cooked in a pressure cooker, offers a crispy exterior with a moist inside, avoiding excess oil.

Florida - KYU

Miami s Korean Fried Chicken, double fried and wood-fired, combines less grease with more crunch for a unique twist on a classic.