Description
Crispy fried chicken is a classic dish known for its flavorful and crunchy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy fried chicken, fried chicken recipe, southern fried chicken