Fried Chicken
Learn how to make the crispiest, juiciest buttermilk fried chicken at home with this easy step-by-step recipe and expert frying tips.
Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe
Few meals bring people together quite like a platter of golden, crispy fried chicken. It is the ultimate comfort food, offering a satisfying crunch on the outside and tender, juicy meat on the inside. Making restaurant-quality fried chicken at home might seem intimidating, but mastering this classic dish is entirely within your reach.
The secret to perfection lies in two crucial elements: a buttermilk marinade to tenderize the meat, and a heavily seasoned flour dredge to create an unforgettable flavor crust. By following a few simple techniques, you can achieve that coveted crunch without overcooking the bird.
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Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat and submerge, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
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Step 2: For the dredge, In a separate bowl add flour, white pepper, celery salt, garlic powder, ground ginger, Italian seasoning and baking powder. Whisk and make sure all the ingredients are well combined. Add buttermilk and give it a toss until it looks like crumbs.
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Step 3: Add one piece of chicken at a time from the buttermilk into the seasoned flour and firmly press to coat the entire surface area. Shake off any excess flour and then transfer the chicken to the wire rack. Continue dredging the remaining pieces of chicken.
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Step 4: Fill a 7-8 quart heavy bottomed pot just over halfway with oil. Heat to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with a cooling rack and place that next to the hot oil.
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Step 5: Add chicken with the skin facing down, cover with a lid and fry for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes flip chicken,cover and fry for an additional 7 minutes. They will be golden brown, crispy and the internal temperature of 165F. Transfer to the cooking rack to drain off excess oil and repeat with the remaining chicken.
Instructions
3 Chicken thighs and 5 drumsticks
2 Cups buttermilk
1 Tbsp Salt
3 Cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp white pepper
1 Tbsp EACH celery salt
garlic powder
ground ginger
Italian seasoning
and baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 Tbsp butter milk
Oil
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
Head Chef
Sylvia
Servings :
Calories:
Prep Time
1 hour
Cooking Time
17 min
Rest Time
none
Total Time
1 hour 17 min
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