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Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

The secret to this authentic Southern dish is the long buttermilk soak, which tenderizes the meat. A precise frying temperature ensures the coating is impossibly crisp while the meat inside remains juicy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • Marinade: 2 cups buttermilk 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • Meat: 8 skin-on chicken pieces legs/thighs
  • Coating: 1 cup self-rising flour 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp each: salt, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, pepper
  • Fry: 1 liter peanut oil

Equipment

  • Deep pot or fryer
  • Wire rack
  • Paper bag

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Soak chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 4 hours.
  2. Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a paper bag. Shake chicken pieces one by one to coat.
  3. Let coated chicken rest on a rack for 30 mins (helps breading stick).
  4. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry in batches for 5-7 mins per side.
  5. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

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