Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 10-12 minutes per piece.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 4 hours (marinating) + 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Southern Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken, Buttermilk Chicken
