Fried Chicken 🍗 is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Here’s a classic homemade version.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces (or 8–10 pieces)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
Place chicken in a bowl and pour buttermilk over it.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) for extra tenderness.
2. Prepare the coating
In another bowl mix:
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
3. Coat the chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk.
Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, pressing the coating on well.
4. Heat the oil
Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C).
5. Fry the chicken
Fry a few pieces at a time for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Drain
Place fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve with
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Coleslaw 🥗
- Biscuits 🧈
- Corn on the cob 🌽
💡 Tips for extra crispy chicken
- Double dip: flour → buttermilk → flour again.
- Let coated chicken rest 10 minutes before frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
If you want, I can also show you:
- Super Crispy KFC-style fried chicken recipe 🍗
- Buttermilk Southern fried chicken
- Oven-fried (healthier) crispy chicken.
