Description
Crispy Fried Chicken is a crowd-pleaser that delivers golden, crunchy perfection encasing tender, juicy meat. This recipe will have your family and friends raving as they savor each bite. Perfect for any occasion, from cozy dinners to picnics, this dish brings warmth and love to the table. With an easy marination process and a double-dip technique for extra crunch, you’ll feel like a master chef in no time.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in chicken pieces (drumsticks or thighs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine buttermilk with salt and pepper in a bowl. Submerge chicken pieces and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Prepare the dredging station: Set up three bowls with seasoned flour mixed with cornstarch, plain flour, and leftover buttermilk.
- Dredge the chicken: Shake off excess buttermilk and coat chicken in seasoned flour, pressing down gently.
- Heat the oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken: Carefully add coated chicken pieces and fry until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Drain and rest: Transfer cooked chicken to wire racks lined with paper towels and let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg