How To Make Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 pieces of chicken (drumsticks and thighs)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and salt. Add the chicken pieces, making sure they are fully submerged in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
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Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess buttermilk to drip off.
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Coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the flour to the chicken.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
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Fry the chicken for about 10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Serve hot and enjoy the crispy, flavorful Southern-style buttermilk fried chicken.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 186mg
- Sodium : 1513mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 24g
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