Crispy Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy fried chicken with golden crunch and classic flavor. Easy homemade recipe perfect for dinners, gatherings, and comfort-food cravings.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
- Pour buttermilk over chicken. Refrigerate at least four hours or overnight.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, and cayenne.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in flour. For extra crunch, dip back into buttermilk and dredge again.
- Let chicken rest on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes.
- Heat oil to 325°F in a deep skillet or Dutch oven.
- Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a wire rack and rest for 10 minutes before serving.