Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

The secret to great fried chicken is rolling in a well-seasoned flour, dunking in buttermilk and then repeating in the flour mixture again. Combining this method with a proper frying temperature, you'll end up with golden brown chicken that's crunchy on the outside and perfectly moist on the inside.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken (cut up into 10 pieces)
• 3 cups flour
• 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. paprika
• 2 Tbsp. fine sea salt
• 2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 Tbsp. baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk
• Oil for deep frying (Canola or peanut oil)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Have ready a cookie cooling rack on the baking sheet. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350F.
2. 2Mix the flour, black pepper, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and baking soda together.
3. 3Divide the flour into 2 bowls: 1/3 and 2/3. Pour the buttermilk into a third bowl. Dredge the chicken in the first bowl and shake off excess and place on the cooling rack.
4. 4Dip the pieces in the buttermilk and then thoroughly into the second bowl of flour. Tap off some of the flour if it seems in excess. Return them to the rack, let sit for about 10 min. before frying.
5. 5Start to deep fry the pieces, making sure not to overcrowd, and cook for 12-15 min. until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to another rack to cool for 5-10 min. before serving.