Description
Classic Southern Fried Chicken with a crispy crust and juicy interior made at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 pieces chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet
- Prepare buttermilk and seasoned flour in separate bowls
- Dredge chicken in flour, buttermilk, then flour again
- Fry chicken in batches for about 12 minutes
- Cook until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot
Notes
- Season the flour well for full flavor
- Avoid overcrowding the pan
- Finish thicker pieces in the oven if needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 258
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 4mg