If you want a crazy delicious chicken recipe, then it has to be this recipe for The Best Southern Fried Chicken. Crispy, flavorful and absolutely divine!
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The Best Southern Fried Chicken (+Video)
If you want a crazy delicious chicken recipe, then it has to be this recipe for The Best Southern Fried Chicken. Crispy, flavorful and absolutely divine!
Prep: 10min
Total: 504min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 727 kcal, Carbohydrate 61 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 33 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 1598 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, cut up ((or 8 pieces of your favorite cuts of chicken))
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 Tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- peanut oil ((for frying))
- flaked salt ((for serving, optional))
Instruction:
- Place 1 whole chicken, cut up in a large bowl. Sprinkle on top of the chicken: 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and 2 teaspoons onion powder then toss to coat the chicken in the spices.
- Add 2 cups buttermilk and 2 Tablespoons hot sauce, stir until everything is combined. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but it’s best if you can let it sit overnight.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons paprika and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Set aside.
- Fill up a deep fryer (deep cast iron skillet or dutch oven) with peanut oil (or neutral frying oil of your choice) and preheat to 350°F.
- Taking the chicken pieces one at a time, let the excess buttermilk drip off. Coat in the flour mixture, make sure the chicken is well coated. Shake off any excess. Set the chicken aside and let it sit for a few minutes until the coating starts to look a little pasty.
- Carefully add the piece of chicken to the deep fryer and continue with the next piece. Don’t add more than three or four pieces at at time. You will need to fry in batches so you do not overcrowd the fryer. Fry until golden brown, turning every few minutes.
- Chicken is done when golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Depending on the size of the chicken, dark meat can take about 12-14 minutes and white meat takes 8-10 minutes (these are estimates – use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness)
- When the chicken is done frying, place it on a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately sprinkle a little flaked salt on top. Continue with the rest of the chicken pieces.
The GREATEST Fried Chicken Recipe IN THE WORLD!
FAQ
What is the secret to making great fried chicken?
6 tips for the ultimate fried chicken at home
- Cut up the chicken properly. Satisfy both dark meat and white meat preference but using a whole chicken cut into pieces. …
- Make a marinade. …
- Don’t rush it. …
- Season generously. …
- Use the correct cooking oil and temperature. …
- Ditch the paper towels.
What should I soak my chicken in before frying?
A standard brine is a solution of salt dissolved in water (around 6% salt by weight). As chicken sits in a brine, the salt dissolves proteins in the meat’s muscle structure, loosening it and allowing it to retain more moisture as it cooks.
What is the secret to keeping fried chicken crispy?
The best way to keep fried foods crispy? Just place them on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. If you’re frying multiple batches, throw the whole setup into a low oven to keep everything warm as you keep frying and adding to the rack.
Should I use cornstarch or flour to fry chicken?
Cornstarch will make your fried chicken better. A 50-50 split of all-purpose flour and cornstarch in your batter will leave you with an audibly crunchy, beautiful browned exterior. The corn adds a bit of golden color that all-purpose flour can’t quite get to.
