Description
This Crispy Fried Chicken recipe is a delicious, crunchy, and flavorful dish that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce to tenderize and infuse it with flavor, then coated in a seasoned flour mixture before being fried to golden perfection. The result is juicy, tender chicken with a crispy exterior that’s full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken (skin-on thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- About 4 cups oil for frying (depending on the size of the pan)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Place the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.
- In a shallow dish or large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine. Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- After marinating, remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting any excess liquid drip off. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating. Shake off any excess flour and set the coated chicken aside.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 4 cups of oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). The oil should be deep enough to submerge the chicken pieces halfway.
- Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, being cautious of splattering. Fry the chicken in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the crispy fried chicken immediately, with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread. Enjoy the crispy exterior and juicy interior!
Notes
- For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper or add some chili powder or hot sauce to the flour mixture.
- Herbs like thyme, rosemary, or oregano can be added to the flour mixture for extra flavor.
- To make the recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
