Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Chicken pieces softened by soaking in buttermilk are coated in spicy flour mixture and cooked crispy in hot oil. We kept the ingredients and how-to steps short and clear to easily implement this recipe at home.
Ingredients
1. marination
2. Covering
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the chicken
Cut the chicken into pieces. Dry the surface with a paper towel so that the coating will hold better.
Marinate in buttermilk
Place the chicken in a bowl with buttermilk, make sure it touches all parts. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes; If you have time, it gives better results in the refrigerator for 4-8 hours.
Make the coating mixture
Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder in a large bowl. Don't leave any lumps.
Coat the chickens in flour
Remove the chicken from the marinade and drain off excess liquid. Dredge in the spiced flour, pressing to coat all surfaces, then let rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Heat the oil
Bring the oil to around 170-175°C in a deep pot. If you don't have a thermometer, a small piece dipped in flour should immediately sizzle in the oil.
fry
Fry chicken in batches; Do not fill the pot. Cook for 12-18 minutes depending on the piece size, turning occasionally.
Rest and serve
Place the fried chicken on the wire rack and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This way, the inside stays firm and the outside stays crispier.