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Crispy Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food, offering a golden, crunchy exterior with juicy, tender meat inside. This recipe ensures an extra crispy coating by using a paste-like flour mixture and the perfect frying technique. Whether served with mashed potatoes, cornbread, or coleslaw, this classic fried chicken is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 (4-pound) chicken, cut into pieces

1 cup buttermilk

2 cups all-purpose flour (for coating)

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

2 quarts vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken: Cut up the chicken and, if you prefer, skin it.

Prepare the Flour Coating: In a resealable plastic bag, combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shake well to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Coat the Chicken: Dip each chicken piece in buttermilk, ensuring it’s fully coated. Transfer it to the bag with the flour mixture, seal, and shake until well coated. Place the coated chicken on a tray and let it rest until the coating forms a paste-like consistency.

Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet (cast iron is best) until very hot. Carefully add the chicken pieces, one at a time, ensuring the pan is not overcrowded. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.

Simmer to Cook Through: Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet. Cook for 30 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through.

Final Fry for Extra Crispiness: Once cooked, remove the cover, raise the heat to high, and fry for an additional 3-5 minutes for extra crispiness. Drain on paper towels.

Serve: Serve the crispy fried chicken hot with your favorite sides such as mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or cornbread.

Notes

Spicy Fried Chicken: Add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.

Herb-Infused Chicken: Add garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme to the flour for extra flavor.

Buttermilk Substitution: Use whole milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute for buttermilk.

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