Description
Juicy and tender fried chicken marinated in buttermilk, coated with a seasoned flour mixture and fried to golden perfection. A classic comfort food that brings families together.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for several hours or ideally overnight.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per batch.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider double coating the chicken by dipping it back in buttermilk and then in the flour mixture after the first fry. Avoid overcrowding the frying pan to maintain oil temperature.
