Description
Learn how to make crispy fried chicken at home with this delicious recipe. Marinated in buttermilk, coated in a flavorful seasoned flour mixture, and fried to golden perfection, this Southern classic is sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 3–4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts)
Marinade:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
Seasoned Flour:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken, coat well, and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat chicken in flour mixture and let it rest.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil, fry chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Drain fried chicken on a rack before serving.
Notes
- For extra-crispy results, double dip the chicken before frying.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or biscuits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1–2 pieces
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
