Description
Discover 5 irresistible crispy fried chicken recipes that will elevate your cooking skills. Try these mouthwatering dishes today
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds of chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, or breasts)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Prepare the coating by mixing flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture and let them sit for 10 minutes.
- Fry the chicken for about 10-15 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Drain excess grease by placing the chicken on a wire rack or paper towels and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Hours: 2
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 1 gram
- Fat: 25 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams