Southern Fried Chicken
Learn how to prepare this Southern Fried Chicken recipe in the best southern style. It's a unique way to eat chicken and your whole family will love it.
Ingredients
- 1 Whole Chicken 2 - 3 Lb (Cut Into Pieces)
- 1 Qt Vegetable Oil Of Choice
- 1 - 1.5 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt To Taste
- Fresh Black Pepper To Taste Ground
- 1 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika, mixing well.
- Whisk the egg and buttermilk in a second, shallow bowl to combine.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the buttermilk and egg mixture, coating completely.
- Then roll each piece in the seasoned flour until completely covered.
- Allow chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before frying.
- Add oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Once oil is heated, fry chicken in batches, turning often with tongs, until the outside is golden brown and juices run clear.
- Remove chicken from oil and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet to drip dry.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Ensure the oil is at the right preheated temperature, around 325 degrees. If it’s too hot, the outside of the chicken can burn. If it’s too cold, the chicken can get soggy.
Never place fried chicken on paper towel to dry as it can make it soggy.