Description
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken is a classic comfort food with a golden, crunchy exterior and juicy interior. This 3-step recipe delivers perfectly seasoned, crispy results every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings)
- 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
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Mix flour and spices in a large bowl. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet. Fry chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally.
- Let chicken rest on a wire rack after frying for extra crispiness.
- Double-dip in flour for an extra crunchy coating.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (thigh)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crispy fried chicken, southern fried chicken, classic fried chicken recipe