The BEST Southern-Style Fried Chicken

🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Golden, juicy, and perfectly seasoned — the ultimate comfort food! ✨🔥

✅ Ingredients:

↪️For the Chicken:

🔹️1 whole chicken (cut into pieces)

🔹️2 cups buttermilk 🥛

🔹️1 tsp salt 🧂

🔹️1 tsp black pepper ⚫

🔹️1 tsp paprika 🌶️

↪️For the Breading:

🔹️2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾

🔹️1 tsp salt 🧂

🔹️1 tsp black pepper ⚫

🔹️1 tsp garlic powder 🧄

🔹️1 tsp onion powder 🧅

🔹️1 tsp paprika 🌶️

🔹️½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) 🔥

↪️For Frying:

🔹️Vegetable oil (for deep frying) 🛢️

👉 Instructions:

1️⃣ Marinate

Soak chicken in buttermilk + spices for at least 4 hours (or overnight for max juiciness). 💤

2️⃣ Coat

Dredge each piece in seasoned flour. Press coating on firmly for crunch. 👌

(Pro tip: Double-dip in buttermilk + flour for EXTRA crispy results!)

3️⃣ Fry

Heat oil to 350°F / 175°C. Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes until golden brown & cooked through. ⏱️

4️⃣ Drain & Serve

Place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain. Serve hot with your favorite sides! 🍽️

🔥 Tips for the Crispiest Chicken:

✅ Use a thermometer — oil temp is everything.

✅ Don’t overcrowd the pan (it cools the oil).

✅ Let chicken rest 5 minutes before biting in — it keeps the crust crunchy!