 Throughout the world , different seasoning and spices are used to augment the flavor of fried chicken . Because of the versatility of fried chicken , it is not uncommon to flavor the chicken 's crisp exterior with a variety of spices ranging from spicy to savory . Depending on regional market ubiquity , local spice variations may be labeled as distinct from traditional Southern U.S. flavors , or may appear on menus without notation . With access to chickens suitable for frying broadening on a global scale with the advent of industrialized poultry farming , many localities have added their own mark on fried chicken , tweaking recipes to suit local preferences . 
