North American

Fried Chicken

Name: Fried Chicken
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces); 2 cups buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp kosher salt; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Chicken pieces coated in seasoned batter and deep-fried until crispy.

90 minutes

Serves 4

Dinner

Contains common allergens

Dairy Wheat

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Instructions

6 steps

1
In a large bowl, submerge the chicken pieces in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to tenderize the meat.

2
In a separate wide, shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until thoroughly blended.
3
Remove a piece of chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then press it firmly into the seasoned flour mixture until completely and thickly coated. Place on a wire rack and let rest for 15 minutes to help the crust adhere.
4
In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil to a steady 350°F (175°C). Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
5
Carefully carefully fry the chicken in batches (do not crowd the pan) for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until the crust is deep golden brown and crispy.
6
Check that the internal temperature of the thickest piece reaches 165°F (74°C). Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.

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