Super Crispy Fried Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Super Crispy Fried Chicken

Super Crispy Fried Chicken made with buttermilk, chicken, hot sauce, and seasoned flour is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 pound chicken , (cut into 8 pieces with the backbone discarded)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce , optional
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • canola oil , for frying
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Instructions

  1. Mix the chicken pieces, buttermilk, salt, pepper and hot sauce in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least four hours.
  2. Mix the paprika with the flour in a medium bowl with a baking sheet set up next to it.
  3. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, then add each chicken piece to the flour, coating well, then place onto the baking sheet and let sit for at least 30 minutes (the flour will become paste-like).
  4. Add a large dutch oven 1/2 full with canola oil heated to 365 degrees and fry in batches of 4 pieces (do not crowd the pan), cooking for 10-12 minutes (check for 165 degrees and that the chicken is cooked through).

Notes

  • Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 1098mg (46%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 375IU (8%) Vitamin C 4.2mg (5%) Calcium 88mg (9%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 1098mg 46%
Potassium 337mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 375IU 8%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 5%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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