Description
A delicious recipe for crispy, juicy Southern fried chicken, perfect for family gatherings and comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, wings)
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Canola or peanut oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and spices. Add chicken and let it sit for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix the flour with the seasonings.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off before dredging in the seasoned flour.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat about an inch of oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Chicken: Carefully add your coated chicken to the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drain and Serve: Place the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towel to drain any excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy that crunch!
Notes
For best results, marinate overnight and fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg