Description
Crispy Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, delivering an irresistible crunch and flavor that will make your taste buds sing. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a summer barbecue.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts)
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Salt and pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge thoroughly in the dry mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces skin-side down for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg