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Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Crispy, golden fried chicken marinated overnight in seasoned buttermilk.
Crispy, golden fried chicken marinated overnight in seasoned buttermilk for maximum flavor and tenderness.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tsp kosher salt, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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1
Marinate the chickenWhisk the buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt together, then submerge the chicken pieces and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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2
Season the flourCombine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, remaining salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
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3
Dredge the chickenRemove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
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4
Heat the oilFill a deep skillet with 2 inches of oil and heat to 350°F.
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5
Fry until goldenFry the chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and cooked through, then drain on a wire rack.
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