I grew up believing that crispy fried chicken was just something grandmas made in cast iron skillets, not something you could order at a restaurant.
Then I discovered Oklahoma’s BBQ scene, where smoky ribs share menu space with golden, crackling chicken that tastes like Sunday dinner at your favorite aunt’s house.
These ten spots have mastered the art of old-school frying, proving that some traditions are too delicious to fade away.
1. Leo’s BBQ – Oklahoma City
Walking into Leo’s feels like stepping back to a time when food was simpler and somehow tasted better. The chicken here gets dunked in seasoned flour that’s been perfected over decades, creating a crust so shatteringly crisp it practically sings when you bite down…