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Best Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe
Learn how to make the best fried chicken! This easy homemade recipe makes super crispy fried chicken on the outside and moist, juicy and flavorful on the inside. This classic buttermilk fried chicken is a very popular dish in many places around the world, and for good reason. This recipe can be prepared with drumsticks, thighs or any other part.
Best Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
WORK TIME 30 minutes mins
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine American
Servings 4 yields
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 4 Chicken drumsticks bone-in
- 4 Chicken thighs
- 2 cups 480ml Buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
For the breading:
- 3 cups 375g All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoons Dried oregano
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS1. In a large bowl mix all marinade ingredients, add the chicken, make sure each piece of chicken is coated with the marinate. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. 2. Prepare the breading: in a large shallow dish or in a Ziploc bag combine all breading ingredients. Add the marinated chicken to the flour mixture and roll until fully coated. Shake off the excess. 3. Heat oil to 350°F-375°F (175°C-190°C). 4. Place the breaded chicken into the hot oil, 3-4 pieces at the time. Fry for about 10-12 minutes, until the coating is dark golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). 5. Transfer to a paper towels to drain. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. More Recipes You May Like:
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How can i prepare buttermilk ?