Description
Crispy Southern Fried Chicken brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Seasoned with love and southern charm, this batter guarantees golden, crunchy perfection that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper in a wide, shallow dish. Thoroughly blend the dry ingredients to ensure even seasoning.
- Grab another shallow dish and whisk together 1 cup buttermilk and 1 large egg until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Submerge each chicken piece completely in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring every surface gets coated with the creamy liquid.
- Transfer the buttermilk-covered chicken directly into the seasoned flour mixture. Press and roll the chicken firmly to create a thick, even coating that clings tightly to the meat.
- Shake off excess flour gently, creating a light but complete layer of seasoned breading on your chicken.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep cast-iron skillet, maintaining a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Carefully lower breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil, cooking for 12-15 minutes, turning once halfway through to achieve a deep golden-brown exterior.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to guarantee safe, fully cooked chicken.
- Remove chicken using tongs and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
Notes
- Letting the chicken marinate in buttermilk for a few hours before cooking helps tenderize the meat and adds extra flavor.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the most even heat distribution and crispiest skin possible.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F to ensure it’s fully cooked without drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with rice flour or a gluten-free all-purpose blend for the same crispy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 533 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg