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Oh my goodness, y’all! Let me tell you about this absolutely divine fried chicken recipe that’s been passed down through generations in my family. Every time I make this, my husband practically begs me to make extra because it disappears faster than my patience on a Monday morning! 😉
Let’s get into this crispy, juicy, finger-licking goodness that’ll have your family fighting over the last piece. Trust me, honey, this isn’t your average fried chicken – this is the “they’ll talk about it for weeks” kind of fried chicken.
What You’ll Need:
– 8 pieces of chicken (I like using a mix of thighs and drumsticks)
– 2 cups of buttermilk (store-bought works, but I’ll share my quick homemade version!)
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked if you’re feeling fancy)
– 2 teaspoons garlic powder
– 2 teaspoons onion powder
– 1 teaspoon cayenne (adjust if you can’t handle the heat, darling)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying
Now, here’s the secret that my grandmother whispered to me (don’t tell her I’m sharing this!): Brine that chicken in buttermilk for at least 4 hours, but overnight if you can resist the temptation. Add a few dashes of hot sauce to the buttermilk – trust me on this one!
Quick tip: If you don’t have buttermilk, add a tablespoon of lemon juice to regular milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Voilà! Homemade buttermilk!
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The Method (stay with me here):
1. Mix your flour and seasonings in a large bowl
2. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off
3. Dredge in your seasoned flour mixture
4. Heat oil to 350°F (very important, darlings!)
5. Fry for about 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally
6. Place on a wire rack to drain (not paper towels – we want crispy, not soggy!)
The real trick? Double-dip that chicken! After the first coating, dip it back in the buttermilk and then the flour again. This creates that extra-crispy coating that’ll have everyone thinking you’re a kitchen goddess!
Remember to let your oil come back to temperature between batches. Nothing ruins fried chicken faster than oil that’s too cool – and honey, we don’t do ruined chicken in this house! 💁♀️
Serve this up with some homemade coleslaw and honey butter biscuits, and watch your family’s eyes roll back in pure joy. I’m telling you, this recipe has caused more than one proposal in its time! 😉
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Until next time, keep your oil hot and your standards higher! 💋
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