Name: Tanya’s Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; Vegetable oil for frying

Tanya’s Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Amelia Albers Modified: July 23, 2024

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How To Make Tanya’s Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken legs
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a bowl, marinate chicken legs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Dredge each marinated chicken leg in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Carefully place the coated chicken legs into the hot oil and fry for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve hot and enjoy the crispy and flavorful Tanya’s Louisiana Southern Fried Chicken.

Nutrition

Calories : 590kcal
Total Fat : 25g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 135mg
Sodium : 1770mg
Total Carbohydrates : 53g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 37g

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