Description
Homemade fried chicken is a classic comfort food that delivers crispy, golden skin and juicy, flavorful meat in every bite. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the nostalgic taste of family gatherings to your kitchen. Perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners, this dish promises to impress with its savory spices and satisfying crunch. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this irresistible homemade fried chicken!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- In a large bowl, combine flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (350°F/175°C). Test by dropping in a small piece of bread; if it sizzles, it’s ready.
- Fry chicken pieces for about 10-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/75°C).
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg