Buttermilk Fried Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
-
Prep Time
20 mins
-
Cook Time
30 mins
-
Total Time
50 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
610 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Dinner
-
Cuisine
American
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Description
This recipe starts with washing and drying chicken pieces. A buttermilk marinade is prepared including eggs, paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper, baking powder, and baking soda, creating a thick, flavorful coating. Chicken is first dredged in flour, then dipped into the buttermilk mixture, and dredged once more before frying.
Frying is done in vegetable oil heated to 350°F, ensuring the crust crisps properly without burning or becoming greasy. The chicken is fried in batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking, around seven minutes per side until golden brown.
Once fried, resting the chicken on a rack rather than paper towels helps maintain the crispy exterior. The seasoning in the batter provides a subtle heat and smoky note from paprika, with the buttermilk tenderizing the meat inside.
This fried chicken suits casual meals, with portions adjustable by using different cuts. Monitoring the oil temperature carefully and adjusting fry times based on chicken piece size ensures juicy cooked chicken with a crunchy crust.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings chicken legs, thighs or chicken breast
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- To a large bowl add the buttermilk, eggs, paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper and whisk until combined. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda. In a shallow dish add the flour.
- First dredge the chicken in the flour on all sides, then dip into the buttermilk mixture and make sure it's coated well all around. Dredge the chicken in flour one more time, then place the chicken on a plate or rack, and repeat with all chicken pieces. If your flour gets too dirty just throw it out and start with fresh flour.
- Add enough oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven, at least an inch deep and heat over medium-high heat until it reaches 350℉. It should take about 15 minutes.
- Place a few pieces of chicken in the skillet but make sure they do not touch, you want about 1 inch space in between them. For 1 pound of chicken you will have to do this in a 2 batches. Fry on the first side for about 7 minutes or until golden brown, then flip the chicken and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes on the second side. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 F degrees, or a total of 12 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up some of the oil. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- To substitute buttermilk, mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and let sit 10 minutes before use.
- Maintain oil temperature near 350°F for crispy, non-greasy chicken; too hot burns crust, too cool makes it soggy.
- Adjust frying time for different chicken piece sizes since smaller pieces cook faster.
- Rest fried chicken on a wire rack to keep crust crisp rather than using paper towels.
- Additions such as garlic powder or cayenne pepper to the flour mixture can enhance seasoning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1268mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 672mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 747IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 265mg | 27% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
You'll Also Love
