Description
Crispy fried chicken is a classic dish featuring juicy chicken coated in a seasoned, crispy crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after frying for crispier skin.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: crispy fried chicken, homemade fried chicken, easy fried chicken recipe