Fried Chicken with a Crunchy Delightful Crust
A classic Southern comfort food featuring juicy chicken with a crispy, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or breasts)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (or enough for deep frying)
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix together flour, paprika, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere, then set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add chicken to the hot oil and fry for 7-10 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should reach 165°F/74°C).
- Remove chicken and let it rest on a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
Notes
For extra crunch, double coat the chicken: after the first dredge in flour, dip it back in buttermilk and again in flour. Letting it rest helps keep the skin crispy.
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