Fried Chicken 🍗 Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—a classic comfort food!
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4–6 pieces of chicken (legs, thighs, or wings)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
- Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 1–2 hours (or overnight in the fridge)
- This makes it tender and flavorful
2. Prepare the coating
- In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
3. Coat the chicken
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off
- Dredge in seasoned flour, pressing lightly to coat well
4. Fry
- Heat oil to 175–180°C (350°F) in a deep pan or skillet
- Fry chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding
- Cook 12–15 minutes per side for larger pieces, until golden brown and internal temp reaches 75°C (165°F)
5. Drain
- Remove fried chicken and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil
🌟 Tips
- Double coating: Dip in buttermilk again and re-dredge for extra crunch
- Season the oil lightly: Adds subtle flavor
- Rest before serving: Let chicken sit 5 minutes to keep juices locked in
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Mashed potatoes and gravy
- Coleslaw
- Cornbread or biscuits
If you want, I can give a crispy oven-baked version that’s healthier but still crunchy and flavorful 😋
Do you want me to do that?
