Crispy Fried Chicken
Enjoy this delicious crispy fried chicken, marinated in buttermilk for tenderness and coated in a flavorful mix, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Marinade
- 2 cups buttermilk For marinating the chicken
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings, or breasts) Choose your preferred cuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour For coating the chicken
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika For additional flavor
- enough for frying oil Choose an oil suitable for frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least an hour.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip off, and coat the chicken in the flour mixture.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the chicken pieces for 10-15 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Notes
For extra crunch, you can double-dip the chicken by repeating the coating process after the first fry. Let the fried chicken rest for a few minutes after frying before serving to enhance texture and flavor.