Here are the top fast‑food chains in the U.S. known for the crispiest, most satisfying fried chicken — short reasons and recent sources so you can pick by style (crispy skin, spicy crust, sandwiches, tenders, regional favorites).

Top picks

• Jollibee — Iconic “Chickenjoy”: very crunchy exterior, juicy meat, popular gravy for dipping; reader and critic favorite in recent USA Today / 10Best lists. (sfgate.com)
• Popeyes — Boldly seasoned, very crisp coating (especially on the spicy pieces); famous sandwich and New‑Orleans–style flavor. (flavor365.com)
• Chick‑fil‑A — Consistently crisp, well‑seasoned chicken (sandwiches, tenders, nuggets); strong quality and service reputation. (qsrmagazine.com)
• Raising Cane’s — Focused on perfectly crispy, juicy chicken fingers and a cult‑favorite dipping sauce. (eatthis.com)
• Krispy Krunchy Chicken — Known for a shatteringly crispy Cajun crust; widely available through gas‑station/retail locations. (eatthis.com)
• Bojangles — Crisp, spicy Southern‑style breading with strong seasoning and flaky, flavorful crust. (flavor365.com)
• KFC — The classic: Original Recipe and extra‑crispy styles remain a go‑to for familiar crunchy breading. (flavor365.com)
• Church’s Texas Chicken — Big, hand‑battered pieces with a crunchy, hearty crust; a longstanding crispy option. (flavor365.com)
• Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken (regional) — Southern, peppery, very crunchy crust — a must if there’s a location near you. (flavor365.com)
• Zaxby’s (regional) — Popular for crisp tenders and wings with bold breading; strong regional following. (qsrmagazine.com)

Quick notes to help choose

• Want the crispiest skin and global cult following: try Jollibee. (sfgate.com)
• Want spicy, heavily seasoned crusts: Popeyes, Bojangles, Gus’s. (flavor365.com)
• Want perfect tenders/fingers and simple ordering: Raising Cane’s, Chick‑fil‑A, Zaxby’s. (eatthis.com)
• Convenience/availability + crunchy: Krispy Krunchy (store‑in‑store model). (en.wikipedia.org)

If you want, I can:

• Give the best pick for a chicken sandwich vs. bone‑in pieces vs. tenders.
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