Extra Crispy Fried Chicken: The Best Homemade Recipe Ever
Discover the secrets to making Extra Crispy Fried Chicken at home with this easy and delicious recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In another bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring a thorough coating.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast-iron skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 15-18 minutes per batch. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dredge the chicken by returning it to the buttermilk and then back into the flour mixture before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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