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Crispy Fried Chicken

Crispy Fried Chicken

Cost $12, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 35 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🍗 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces

  • Coating and Seasoning

    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 🌾 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

  • For Frying

    • 🛢 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

STEPS

1

Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer.

2

Put the flour in a large plastic bag. Season the flour with paprika, salt, and pepper.

3

Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk, then place them in the bag with seasoned flour. Shake to coat well.

4

Place coated chicken on a tray and cover with a clean dish towel. Let sit until the flour forms a paste-like consistency.

5

Fill a large skillet about 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil and heat until very hot.

6

Brown chicken pieces in hot oil on both sides.

7

Reduce heat, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for 30 minutes.

8

Remove the cover, raise heat, and continue to fry until crispy.

9

Drain fried chicken on paper towels. Keep fried chicken warm in the oven while finishing additional batches.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

489

Calories

  • 41
    Protein
  • 30
    Carbs
  • 22
    Fats

💡 Using paprika in the flour mixture helps to give the chicken a nice golden-brown color.Allow the coating to form a paste-like consistency before frying for the best results.Use a cast iron skillet for even heat distribution when frying.Keep the finished batches of chicken warm in an oven set to a low temperature while preparing the rest.