Description
Learn how to make crispy fried chicken with a perfect golden crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Coat each piece of chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown, about 15 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken.
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crispy fried chicken, fried chicken recipe, how to make fried chicken