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Crispiest Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Crispiest Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Cost $15, save $20

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  • 132 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Brine

    • 💧 Cold water to cover
    • 🧂 1/4 cup kosher salt

  • Chicken

    • 🍗 8 skinless chicken legs

  • Batter

    • 🌾 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
    • 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 1/4 tablespoons baking powder
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper

  • For Frying

    • 1 1/2 cups canola oil, for frying

STEPS

1

Mix cold water and kosher salt together in a large bowl until salt dissolves. Add chicken legs. Cover entire bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.

2

Remove bowl from the refrigerator; drain and pat chicken dry with paper towels.

3

Place chicken legs in a plastic bag with 1 cup all-purpose flour and shake to coat.

4

Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Mix remaining flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in another bowl. Dip each chicken leg in buttermilk; move to flour mixture and coat well.

5

Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer to 350°F (175°C).

6

Fry chicken legs in hot oil in batches until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Ensure an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

538

Calories

  • 49
    Protein
  • 39
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal crispness and to avoid greasy chicken.Rest fried chicken on a wire rack to maintain crispiness and prevent sogginess.For extra spice, increase the cayenne pepper in the flour mixture.