Heyyy, fellow foodies! Ready to fry up some Southern goodness? Let’s make some crispy, golden fried chicken that’ll have everyone licking their fingers! 🐔✨
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (this is the crispy magic!)
- 2 tsp salt (gotta season it up!)
- 1 tsp black pepper (for a lil’ kick)
- 1 tsp paprika (makes it look pretty and taste yummy)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (garlic = love)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (extra flavor bomb)
- 1 cup buttermilk (this makes the chicken tender)
- 1 large egg (to help it all stick together)
- 4-6 chicken pieces (wings, thighs, drumsticks – your choice!)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola works best!)
Instructions:
- Prep the Chicken: Wash and pat dry your chicken pieces. This helps the batter stick better.
- Mix the Dry Stuff: In a big bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. It’s like seasoning magic!
Buttermilk Bath Time: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg. Dunk each chicken piece in this mixture. Let it chill for a few minutes to soak up all that
goodness.Coat in Flour Mix: Now, take your buttermilk-soaked chicken and dredge it in the seasoned flour mix. Make sure it’s all coated up – we want max crispiness!
Double Dip Alert: Want it EXTRA crispy? Dip the chicken back in the buttermilk mix, then again in the flour. Double the dip, double the crunch!
Heat the Oil: Pour about 2-3 inches of oil in a deep skillet or pot. Heat it up to 350°F (medium-high). You want it hot but not smoking.
Fry It Up!: Carefully add the chicken pieces to the hot oil. Fry for about 10-12 minutes on each side, until it’s golden and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check – it should be 165°F inside.
Drain & Serve: Place the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels to drain any extra oil. Let it cool for a minute (if you can wait!) and serve with your fave dipping sauce.