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crispy juicy fried chicken

Crispy Juicy Fried Chicken: 7 Secrets to Perfectly Crunchy Bites


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy juicy fried chicken made to perfection.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 chicken pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  4. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
  5. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, coating evenly.
  6. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, double dip the chicken.
  • Let the chicken rest after frying for better texture.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: crispy juicy fried chicken