Crispy Fried Chicken: Super Easy Recipe for Ultimate Flavor
Learn how to make the crispiest fried chicken with this super easy recipe that guarantees ultimate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Crispy Fried Chicken, Easy Recipe, Fried Chicken, Comfort Food