Description
Crispy, juicy chicken soaked in tangy buttermilk and fried to golden perfection. This Southern-style classic is the ultimate comfort food ideal for dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and cover with buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing to adhere.
- Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 12–15 minutes per batch.
- Drain chicken on a wire rack or paper towels, then serve hot.
Notes
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg