Description
Delicious and crispy fried chicken soaked in buttermilk and seasoned flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl and cover completely with buttermilk. Refrigerate and let soak for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve hot.
Notes
- Soaking the chicken in buttermilk enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg