Crispy Golden Delight: Mastering Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Learn how to make the perfect Buttermilk Fried Chicken with a crispy, golden exterior that locks in the juicy tenderness of the meat inside. This recipe will elevate your fried chicken game to a whole new level of deliciousness!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 8 pieces of bone-in, skin-on chicken, thighs and legs preferred
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 2 teaspoons paprika
For the Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoons dried basil
- 1½ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Frying:
- 4 cups Vegetable oil, enough for frying
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: In a large bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried mustard, and paprika. Mix well and pour buttermilk over the chicken, stirring to combine.
- Marinate: Refrigerate the chicken in the buttermilk for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, dried basil, dried thyme, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 340°F in a deep fryer or pot.
- Dredge and Fry: Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, ensuring thorough coating. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Let the fried chicken drain on a wire rack to maintain crispiness before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double dredge the pieces after the initial coating.
- Adjust the level of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Southern Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken Recipe
