Hey there, fellow food lovers! Today, I’m super excited to share my absolute favorite fried chicken recipe that’ll make your taste buds dance and your family beg for seconds. Trust me, once you try this recipe, you’ll never look at takeout fried chicken the same way again! 💁♀️
Let me tell you, I’ve spent years perfecting this recipe, and after countless tries (and some hilarious kitchen fails), I’ve finally nailed that perfect crispy-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside chicken that’ll make you feel like a culinary queen!
What You’ll Need:
– 3 pounds chicken pieces (I prefer a mix of thighs and drumsticks, but you do you!)
– 2 cups buttermilk
– 2 tablespoons hot sauce (because life’s too short for bland chicken!)
– 2½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon garlic powder
– 1 tablespoon onion powder
– 2 teaspoons paprika
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust if you’re feeling spicy!)
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Vegetable oil for frying
The Secret Marinade (shhh… 🤫):
1. Mix buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl
2. Add chicken pieces and let them soak overnight (or at least 4 hours if you’re impatient like me!)
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Now, let’s get frying:
1. Mix flour and all seasonings in a large bowl
2. Remove chicken from buttermilk (save that marinade!)
3. Dip each piece in the flour mixture, then in the remaining buttermilk, then back in flour (yes, double-dipping is encouraged here!)
4. Heat oil to 350°F in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven
5. Fry chicken pieces for 12-15 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature)
6. Place on a wire rack to drain excess oil
Pro Tips (because I’m nice like that):
– Let the chicken rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before frying
– Don’t overcrowd the pan (nobody likes a crowded party!)
– Keep your oil temperature steady
– Season your flour mixture generously – bland chicken is a crime!
Y’all, this chicken is so good, it might cause family fights over the last piece! I’m not even kidding – my sister-in-law literally tried to sneak an extra piece in her purse at our last family dinner! 😂
If you’ve made it this far and are drooling over your screen (I don’t blame you!), don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more amazing recipes like this one! Drop a comment below and let me know how your fried chicken turned out – I love hearing your kitchen adventures and success stories!
And honey, if your first try isn’t perfect, remember that even Julia Child had her kitchen mishaps. Keep at it, and before you know it, you’ll be the fried chicken queen of your neighborhood! 👑
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some leftover chicken calling my name from the fridge… Happy cooking, loves! 💕
