Description
Crispy Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, combining a golden, crunchy exterior with tender, juicy meat that will leave your taste buds dancing. This easy-to-follow recipe guides you through marinating bone-in chicken pieces in flavorful buttermilk and then coating them with a perfectly seasoned flour and cornstarch mixture. Frying them to perfection creates an irresistible crunch that pairs beautifully with classic sides like coleslaw or mashed potatoes. Whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to impress everyone at the table. Get ready to savor the soul of Southern cooking right in your own kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, wings)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixed with salt and pepper for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Remove chicken from marinade and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (Drumstick - 80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg