Ohhh yes — Southern Fried Chicken is the crispy, juicy, golden-crusted icon of comfort food. It’s all about that perfectly seasoned crust, tender meat, and a little love in the skillet. Here’s a finger-lickin’ good recipe:
🍗 Classic Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients:
- 8 chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on — thighs, drumsticks, breasts, wings)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tsp hot sauce (optional, but 🔥)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)
- Salt & pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions:
- Marinate: Soak chicken in buttermilk + hot sauce. Let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight for ultimate flavor & tenderness.
- Dredge: In a large bowl or bag, mix flour with all the spices. Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then coat well in the flour mixture. Press flour in for extra crispy edges.
- Rest: Let the coated chicken rest on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes before frying. This helps the crust stick!
- Fry: Heat oil (about 350°F / 175°C) in a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Drain: Set on a wire rack or paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with a little salt while hot.
- Serve: With coleslaw, biscuits, mashed potatoes, or honey on the side… oh yes.
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Double dip for extra crunch: Buttermilk → flour → buttermilk → flour.
- Use a thermometer: Internal temp should hit 165°F (75°C).
- Want spicy? Toss with a hot honey drizzle or make it Nashville Hot style!
Wanna give it a catchy name for a post or menu? Try:
- “Golden Crunch Southern Bliss”
- “Hot Honey Cluckin’ Good”
- “Mama’s Crispy Classic”
- “Southern Soul Crunch”
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