Crispy Fried Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken
YIELD
6 Servings
TYPE
Main Dish
TIME
35 minutes
LEVEL
Beginner
Ingredient List
Main Ingredients • 6 chicken thighs • 6 chicken drumsticks • 3 cups buttermilk • 1/2 cup Buffalo Hot Sauce (optional) • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon pepper
Ingredient List
Dredging Mixture • 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 cup cornstarch • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 tablespoon paprika • 2 teaspoons onion powder • 2 teaspoons garlic powder • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1 teaspoon dried basil • 1 teaspoon white pepper • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Mix Ingredients
1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce (optional, for added flavor), salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Add in chicken pieces. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours.
Pour the vegetable oil
2
When ready to cook, pour the vegetable oil in a skillet until it is about 3/4 inch deep. Heat to 350 degrees.
Dry Ingredients
3
Prepare the breading by combining the flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, basil, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt in a gallon sized resealable plastic bag. Mix it thoroughly.
Bread Chicken
4
Working one at a time, remove chicken pieces from buttermilk mixture. Shake it gently to remove the excess. Place it in the breading mix and coat thoroughly. Tap off the excess.
Fry Chicken
5
Place the breaded chicken into the 350 degree oil. Fry 3 or 4 pieces at a time. Until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Remove From Oil
6
Remove from the oil and place on paper towels. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.