Description
A detailed guide to making crispy Southern fried chicken, including essential and optional ingredients, preparation steps, tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
Ingredients
- Whole Chicken: A 3-4 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- Buttermilk: 2 cups
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Cornmeal: 1/2 cup
- Spices: 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper
- Oil: Enough for frying (about 2-3 inches deep)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting it dry.
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, cornmeal, and spices in a bowl.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the chicken on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Double-dipping can enhance the crunchiness.
- Monitor oil temperature for optimal frying.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer.
- Always marinate the chicken for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
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: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crispy Southern Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken Recipe, Southern Cuisine