The Best Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Crispy, Juicy, and Irresistibly Delicious
Learn how to make the best buttermilk fried chicken that is crispy, juicy, and utterly delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- In a shallow dish, place the flour.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off excess liquid, then dredge each piece in flour, coating thoroughly.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, double-dredge the pieces in flour.
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to ensure juiciness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg