Crispy Fried Chicken
This crispy fried chicken is golden brown, juicy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings!
Equipment
- Deep Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken Preparation
- 8 pieces chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce optional
Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken by dredging it in flour, dipping it back into the buttermilk, and coating it again with flour before frying.