Description
This recipe provides a crispy and flavorful southern fried chicken batter.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix 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 in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
- Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- For extra crunch, double dip chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Allow chicken to rest before serving for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southern fried chicken batter, crispy chicken, fried chicken recipe