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Meal International ⭐ Medium

Crispy Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken

Tender bone-in chicken marinated in spiced buttermilk, dredged in seasoned flour, and fried until crunchily golden and juicy.

Ingredients

  • 8 pieces bone-in chicken (thighs & drumsticks)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika & 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder & onion powder
  • Neutral oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk with hot sauce and salt for at least 2 hours.
  2. Whisk flour with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip briefly back into buttermilk, then dredge again for extra crunch.
  4. Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 14-16 minutes until internal temperature hits 165°F.
  5. Drain on a wire rack and serve piping hot.
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👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk with hot sauce and salt for at least 2 hours.
  2. Whisk flour with paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in flour, dip briefly back into buttermilk, then dredge again for extra crunch.
  4. Fry in 350°F (175°C) oil for 14-16 minutes until internal temperature hits 165°F.
  5. Drain on a wire rack and serve piping hot.

💡 Chef's Secret Cooking Tip

For maximum depth of flavor, allow aromatics to gently bloom before adding delicate proteins. Always taste and adjust seasoning just before serving.