Want crispy, golden, and juicy Southern fried chicken with the perfect crunch? This easy buttermilk fried chicken recipe is packed with flavor, thanks to a tangy buttermilk marinade, a well-seasoned flour coating, and a touch of heat! Whether you’re making fried chicken thighs, drumsticks, or wings, this method guarantees restaurant-quality results at home.
Ingredients:
• 6 chicken thighs & 4 drumsticks
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 4 tbsp hot sauce
• 4 tbsp pickle juice
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crunch!)
• 1 tbsp seasoning salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp baking powder
• Oil for frying
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken:
• In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, and pickle juice.
• Add the chicken, making sure each piece is fully coated.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight for the best flavor).
2️⃣ Prepare the Coating:
• In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
3️⃣ Dredge the Chicken:
• Remove chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off.
• Coat each piece in the seasoned flour mix, pressing it in to ensure a crispy crust.
• Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes so the coating sticks better.
4️⃣ Fry the Chicken:
• Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F.
• Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F).
5️⃣ Drain & Serve:
• Remove chicken and place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain.
• Let it rest for 5 minutes before digging in.
🔥 This chicken is crispy, juicy, with the perfect balance of heat, tang, and crunch! Who’s making this tonight?
⭐ What You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to make crispy fried chicken with a crunchy crust
✔️ The secret to a juicy, flavorful inside
✔️ Tips for frying chicken to golden-brown perfection
📌 Ingredients:
• Chicken thighs & drumsticks
• Buttermilk, hot sauce & pickle juice for marinade
• Flour, cornstarch & Southern-style seasonings
• Oil for frying
🔥 Perfect for:
✔️ Family dinners
✔️ Sunday soul food meals
✔️ Southern comfort food lovers
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