Southern Fried Chicken

Classic buttermilk fried chicken with a crispy seasoned crust — just like Mama made.

Ingredients

• 3.00 lb chicken pieces
• 2.00 cup buttermilk
• 2.00 cup all-purpose flour
• 2.00 tsp garlic powder
• 2.00 tsp paprika
• 1.00 tsp onion powder
• 1.00 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2.00 tsp salt
• 1.00 tsp black pepper
• vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate chicken in buttermilk at least 4 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Mix flour with all spices.

3. 3

   Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in seasoned flour.

4. 4

   Let rest on a rack 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Heat oil to 350°F in a cast iron skillet.

6. 6

   Fry chicken 15-18 minutes turning occasionally until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F.

7. 7

   Dark meat takes longer than white.

8. 8

   Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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