Crispy Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken: The Best Homemade Delight
Discover the secret to achieving the perfect Crispy Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken in your own kitchen!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pounds chicken pieces
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl.
- Place the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Carefully place the chicken in hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels according to taste.
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Crispy Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken