Crispy Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken: A Juicy Homemade Delight
A delicious recipe for crispy, spicy buttermilk fried chicken that guarantees juicy flavor in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 2 hours.
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Fry chicken for about 15 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes after frying to allow juices to redistribute.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg