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Ladies and gentlemen, let me spill the tea on my absolutely divine fried chicken recipe that’s been passed down through generations (okay, maybe I perfected it after countless YouTube tutorials, but who’s counting? 😉). This isn’t your average dry, bland chicken – we’re talking crispy, juicy, and finger-licking good!
Trust me, once you try this recipe, you’ll never look at KFC the same way again. My friends literally beg me to make this whenever they come over, and now I’m sharing my secrets with you!
What You’ll Need:
– 8 pieces of chicken (I prefer a mix of thighs and drumsticks because dark meat is life!)
– 2 cups buttermilk
– 2 tablespoons hot sauce (I use Franks, but you do you, honey)
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 2 teaspoons paprika
– 1 teaspoon cayenne (more if you’re feeling spicy 🔥)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying
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Now, let’s get cooking:
1. First things first, marinate that chicken! Mix buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl, add chicken, cover, and let it hang out in the fridge overnight. Yes, overnight! Good things come to those who wait, darling.
1. When you’re ready to fry, mix your flour and seasonings in a large bowl. Take each piece of chicken from the buttermilk (let excess drip off) and coat it in the flour mixture. Double-dip if you’re feeling extra!
1. Heat your oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F. Don’t have a thermometer? Drop a pinch of flour in – if it sizzles, you’re good to go!
1. Carefully place your chicken pieces in the hot oil (don’t overcrowd, we’re not running a chicken daycare here). Fry for about 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
1. Place on a wire rack over paper towels to drain. Season with a little extra salt while hot because we’re fancy like that!
Pro tip: Want to check if it’s done? Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part – it should read 165°F. Nobody likes raw chicken, am I right?
Y’all, this chicken is so good, it’ll make your grandma jealous (sorry, Nana!). Serve it up with some honey butter biscuits and coleslaw, and watch your family fight over the last piece.
If you’ve made it this far and you’re drooling on your screen, don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you! Did you add your own twist? Did your picky eater actually clean their plate? I want to hear it all!
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Now go forth and fry, my kitchen warriors! 💁♀️✨
