Fried Chicken

Serves: 2

Cody DuBuque

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

49

Sweetness

45

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Paprika

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Place buttermilk in a large, shallow nonreactive dish and add chicken

2

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

3

Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag

4

Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and add to bag with flour mixture

5

Shake to coat; dust off excess

6

Pour 3/4" peanut oil into a heavy skillet

7

Heat oil over medium-high heat until it registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer

8

Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken pieces, a few at a time

9

Fry each piece for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is crispy and golden and internal temperature registers 165° on an instant-read thermometer

10

Drain on paper towels; serve

11

Place buttermilk in a large, shallow nonreactive dish and add chicken

12

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

13

Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag

14

Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and add to bag with flour mixture

15

Shake to coat; dust off excess

16

Pour 3/4" peanut oil into a heavy skillet

17

Heat oil over medium-high heat until it registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer

18

Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken pieces, a few at a time

19

Fry each piece for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is crispy and golden and internal temperature registers 165° on an instant-read thermometer

20

Drain on paper towels; serve