Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk with 1 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp of black pepper.
- Place the chicken pieces in the bowl and make sure they are thoroughly coated with the buttermilk mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 tsp of salt.
- One at a time, remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture and coat them in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the chicken pieces to 350°F.
- Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked throughthrough.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!