Description
Crispy juicy fried chicken with a golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat each piece of chicken 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
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Let chicken rest after frying for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: crispy juicy fried chicken