Description
Crispy fried chicken made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs and buttermilk in another bowl.
- Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Use a thermometer to check oil temperature.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after frying.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: fried chicken, crispy chicken, homemade fried chicken