Here are the top fast-food chains in the U.S. best known for crispy fried chicken, with a quick note on what to order at each:

• Popeyes — Famous for the extra-crispy, well-seasoned chicken and the viral Popeyes Chicken Sandwich. Order: Spicy Chicken Sandwich or Extra Crispy Bone‑in.
• Chick‑fil‑A — Lightly breaded, very crisp on the outside and juicy inside; their chicken sandwich and nuggets are consistently crisp. Order: Original Chick‑fil‑A Sandwich or Chick‑fil‑A Nuggets (w/ Polynesian sauce).
• KFC — Offers classic Colonel flavor plus an Extra Crispy recipe for a crunchier bite; good variety (tenders, popcorn chicken). Order: Extra Crispy Tenders or Chicken Bucket.
• Raising Cane’s — Focused on chicken fingers; consistently very crispy and freshly cooked. Order: Box Combo (fingers + Cane’s Sauce).
• Bojangles’ — Southern‑style, heavily seasoned and crunchy, especially their bone‑in pieces and Cajun options. Order: Bojangles’ bone‑in or Cajun Filet sandwich.
• Zaxby’s — Breaded tenders and crinkle fries with signature dipping sauces; tenders stay crispy. Order: Zalads or Tenders Combo with Zax Sauce.
• Jollibee — Known for Chickenjoy (crispy, juicy fried chicken) — increasingly common in U.S. locations. Order: Chickenjoy (original or spicy) with gravy and rice.
• Church’s Chicken — Hearty, Southern‑style pieces with a crunchy crust and bold seasoning. Order: Spicy or Buttermilk Crispy pieces.
• Shake Shack — Their Chick’n Shack sandwich uses a crisp fried breast with flavorful slaw and sauce (more premium fast‑casual). Order: Chick’n Shack.
• Culver’s — Offers hand‑breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches with a satisfying crunch (regional but widespread). Order: North Atlantic Cod? (for fish) — for chicken, go with tenders or Deluxe Sandwich.

Quick tips:

• If you want maximum crunch, ask for “extra crispy” or order items listed as “extra crispy” or “spicy” (spicy breading is often crispier).
• Chicken sandwiches and tenders typically give the most consistent crispiness at fast-food places.
• Regional chains (Golden Chick, PDQ, Krispy Krunchy Chicken, etc.) can be excellent if available near you.

If you want a ranked top 5 for taste/crunch specifically, I can list that too — tell me whether you prefer bone‑in, tenders, or sandwiches and I’ll tailor it.