Description
Crispy and flavorful southern fried chicken batter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- Dip chicken pieces into the buttermilk mixture.
- Coat chicken with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Use a thermometer to ensure oil is at the right temperature.
- Let chicken rest before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: southern fried chicken batter, crispy chicken, fried chicken recipe