Description
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken is a classic comfort food with a crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
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
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dredge the chicken.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature.
- Let chicken rest before serving for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: crispy fried chicken, southern fried chicken, comfort food