Crispy Fried Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken

- 1 kg chicken pieces

- 1 cup buttermilk

- 1 tbsp hot sauce

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp black pepper

- 1 tsp paprika

- 1 tsp garlic powder

Crispy Coating

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- ½ cup cornstarch

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 tsp black pepper

- 1 tsp paprika

- 1 tsp garlic powder

- ½ tsp onion powder

- ½ tsp chili powder

For Frying

- Vegetable oil, as needed

Instructions

1. Mix chicken with buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours.

2. Combine flour, cornstarch, and all coating spices in a large bowl.

3. Remove each chicken piece from the marinade and coat thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing the flour firmly onto the chicken.

4. For extra crunch, dip the coated chicken briefly back into the marinade and coat again with flour.

5. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).

6. Fry chicken in batches until deeply golden, crispy, and cooked through, about 6–10 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.

7. Drain on a wire rack and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.