Description
Southern fried chicken batter delivers crispy, golden perfection right to your plate. Seasoned flour, buttermilk, and a secret blend of spices create the ultimate crunchy coating that makes dinner an absolute crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare two shallow dishes: whisk 2 eggs and 1 cup milk in the first dish. Mix 2 cups flour, 2 tsp paprika, ½ tsp poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in the second dish.
- Dip each chicken piece into egg mixture, letting excess liquid drain. Coat thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture. Repeat dredging process for an extra crispy exterior.
- Allow battered chicken to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes, which helps the coating adhere better.
- Pour 2-3 inches of vegetable oil into a large pot. Heat oil to exactly 325°F using a cooking thermometer.
- Carefully place chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch each other in the hot oil.
- Fry chicken for 15-18 minutes, maintaining oil temperature at 325°F. Flip pieces halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Remove chicken and place on a wire cooling rack to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper while still hot.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and maintain crispiness.
Notes
- Make sure your chicken is at room temperature before battering to ensure even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Double-dredging creates an extra thick, crunchy coating that seals in moisture and gives that classic Southern crunch.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature, which prevents greasy chicken and ensures perfect golden-brown color.
- For gluten-free diets, swap wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend, which will still deliver a crisp, delectable coating.
- Prep Time: 20-35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 424 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg