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crispy fried chicken

Homemade Fried Chicken Recipe

With just a few simple ingredients and equipment, you can learn how to make perfectly crispy fried chicken at home, and enjoy this classic comfort food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, main course, Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 607 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

Marinate The Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, pour buttermilk over the chicken and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Prepare The Coating:

  • In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. This will be the coating for the chicken.

Dredge The Chicken:

  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let any excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing the flour mixture into the chicken with your fingers to make sure it sticks.

Let The Chicken Rest:

  • Once all the chicken is coated, let it rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the coating to set.

Fry The Chicken:

  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot or a deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F. Place the chicken in the hot oil, skin side down. Don't overcrowd the pot or the chicken won't cook evenly. Fry the chicken for 12-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until it is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Drain The Chicken:

  • Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack set over a baking sheet or on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Serve:

  • Let the chicken cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 2piecesCalories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 20gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1595mgPotassium: 588mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2123IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 306mgIron: 5mg
Keyword chicken, fried chicken
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