Crispy fried chicken

Here’s a classic crispy fried chicken recipe—golden on the outside, juicy on the inside 🍗✨

🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken

• 8–10 pieces chicken (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breasts)

Buttermilk Marinade

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder

Breading

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

For Frying

• Vegetable or canola oil (enough for deep frying)

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Instructions

1. Marinate
   • Mix buttermilk with seasoning.
   • Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
2. Prepare Breading
   • Combine flour and all breading spices in a bowl.
3. Coat Chicken
   • Remove chicken from buttermilk (let excess drip off).
   • Dredge well in seasoned flour, pressing to coat.
   • For extra crunch: dip back into buttermilk, then flour again.
4. Heat Oil
   • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan.
   • Oil should be about 2 inches deep.
5. Fry
   • Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally:
     • Dark meat: 13–15 minutes
     • White meat: 10–12 minutes
   • Chicken is done when golden brown and cooked through.
6. Drain & Rest
   • Remove to a rack or paper towels.
   • Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips for Extra Crispiness

• Don’t overcrowd the pan.
• Keep oil temperature steady.
• Season chicken again lightly right after frying.

If you want, I can also give you an oven-fried version, air fryer method, or spicy Southern-style seasoning 😄