Description
Southern fried chicken brings crispy, golden perfection right to your dinner table. Grab some buttermilk, seasonings, and flour to create a crunchy coating that makes this classic Southern comfort dish seriously addictive.
Ingredients
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Primary Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon each of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add ½ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper into your dry seasoning blend.
- Whisk 1 large egg into 1 cup of buttermilk until completely combined and smooth.
- Submerge each chicken piece into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the wet chicken directly into the seasoned flour mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick, even coating.
- Let your coated chicken pieces rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes to help the breading adhere perfectly.
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet, heating to 350°F to prepare for frying.
- Carefully place chicken pieces into the hot oil, maintaining a temperature between 325-350°F.
- Fry chicken for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even golden-brown coloring.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil before serving.
Notes
- Letting the chicken sit after coating helps the breading stick better and creates a crunchier exterior.
- Cold buttermilk and room temperature egg will blend more smoothly for an even coating on your chicken.
- If avoiding dairy, swap buttermilk with plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt or a mixture of non-dairy milk and vinegar.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internally, guaranteeing it’s fully cooked without overdrying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg