Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken

Learn how to make the perfect fried chicken with this easy recipe! Buttermilk brine, crispy coating, and juicy meat every time. Get ready for finger-licking good chicken!

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 4 drumsticks
• 3 cups buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp celery salt
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• oil for frying

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine the buttermilk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a measuring jug or bowl.
2. 2Place the chicken pieces in a ziploc bag and pour over the brine. Seal the bag then place in the fridge for at least 4 hours but ideally up to 24 hours for the juiciest end result.
3. 3Add flour, cornstarch, baking powder, a few teaspoons of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano and celery salt in a large bowl.
4. 4Add enough oil to deep fry the chicken (approximately 8 cups) to a pot set over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a wooden spoon is pressed to the bottom of the pot and bubbles appear around the edges of the spoon.
5. 5Add 4 tablespoons of brine to the flour mixture, mixing lightly to create a few clumps in the flour.
6. 6Wipe the excess brine from the chicken and coat in the flour, making sure the chicken is thoroughly coated.
7. 7Shake off excess flour then carefully lower into the hot oil.
8. 8Allow the chicken to fry for 4-5 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and crisp.
9. 9Remove the chicken from the oil then place on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.
10. 10Place the chicken in a hot oven (200ºC/390ºF) for 7-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through (the flesh will be opaque white to the bone or read 165ºF/73ºC on a meat thermometer).
11. 11Serve the chicken with side dishes of your choice.