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Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients10
- chicken pieces, bone-in and skin-on1.2 kg
- buttermilk500 ml
- hot sauce1 tbsp
- all-purpose flour300 g
- fine salt2 tsp
- black pepper2 tsp
- paprika1 tbsp
- garlic powder1 tsp
- cayenne pepper1/2 tsp
- neutral frying oil1 L
meatdairy & eggspice & saucegrainother
Method
- Pat the chicken dry, then soak it in buttermilk mixed with hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the flour with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Lift the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour.
- Heat the oil in a deep heavy pan to 175°C.
- Fry the chicken in batches, without crowding, until deep golden and cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes, turning as needed.
- Drain on a wire rack and rest a few minutes before serving.