The Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken
This recipe delivers perfectly crispy, juicy, and flavorful buttermilk fried chicken every time. Perfect for dinner or gatherings!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts, wings)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken in batches for 10-12 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Place cooked chicken on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy!