Description
Buttermilk fried chicken delivers crispy, juicy perfection straight from my Southern grandmother’s kitchen. Seasoned, marinated, and fried to golden-brown deliciousness, this recipe guarantees a mouthwatering meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds chicken pieces
Marinade:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Coating and Seasoning:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Submerge 3 pounds of chicken pieces in a bowl with 2 cups buttermilk and 2 teaspoons hot sauce. Refrigerate for 4-8 hours to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Mix 2 cups 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.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off for clean coating.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken piece in seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Heat vegetable oil to exactly 350°F in a large cast-iron skillet, filling about 2 inches deep.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into hot oil, leaving space between each piece to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry chicken for 12-15 minutes, rotating every 4-5 minutes to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil and preserve crispy texture.
- Allow chicken to rest 3-5 minutes before serving to let juices redistribute and coating set.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk overnight for maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat distribution and superior crispy coating.
- Pat the chicken pieces completely dry before dredging to ensure a super-crisp exterior.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350°F for perfectly golden, crunchy chicken without greasy results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg