Hey, food fam! 🥳 Ready to make some finger-lickin’ good fried chicken? Today, we’re whipping up classic American Buttermilk Fried Chicken that’s crispy,
juicy, and just plain delicious! Perfect for dinner, picnics, or when you just need some comfort food in your life. Let’s get frying! 🍳🔥
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings—your choice!) 🍗
- 2 cups buttermilk 🥛
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for a lil’ kick) 🌶️
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness!) ✨
- 1 tbsp garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 🔥
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to cover chicken halfway) 🛢️
Instructions:
- Marinate Magic! ✨ In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, hot sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss in the chicken pieces, making sure they’re fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight if you can wait that long!). This step makes the chicken super tender and flavorful!
Coating Time! 🥣 In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. This is gonna be your crispy coating!
Let’s Heat Things Up! 🔥 Pour enough oil into a large skillet or deep frying pan to cover the chicken pieces halfway. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil reaches about 350°F.
Dredge and Dip! 🐔 Take the marinated chicken out of the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing it on to make sure it’s all covered. You want that chicken fully coated in crispy goodness!
Fry, Baby, Fry! 🍳 Carefully place a few pieces of chicken into the hot oil (don’t overcrowd the pan!). Fry for about 7-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. The internal temp should be 165°F if you’re using a thermometer. Adjust the heat as needed to keep the oil hot but not smoking.
Drain and Cool! 🧻 Once the chicken is done, transfer it to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain any extra oil. Let it cool for a few minutes—if you can resist!
Serve It Up! 🍽️ Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces, some coleslaw, or buttery biscuits. It’s pure comfort food heaven!