Name: Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs or thighs; 1 cup flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup buttermilk; vegetable oil for frying

Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Maryjane Huerta Modified: September 16, 2023

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How To Make Crispy Fried Chicken

Golden brown and crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken legs or thighs
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup buttermilk
vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken piece in buttermilk, then roll in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan and fry chicken pieces for about 8-10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving.