Description
With over 100 5-star reviews, this Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe delivers deliciously marinated and seasoned chicken that’s fried to perfection! Only 15 minutes of prep is needed for this juicy, crispy, crunchy, finger-licking chicken!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pieces chicken (skin-on, thighs and drumsticks recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoon paprika
- 1½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried mustard, paprika, and sage.
- Pour buttermilk over the seasoned chicken and stir to coat.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).
- In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, basil, thyme, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to 340°F.
- Remove each piece of chicken from the marinade and coat completely in the flour mixture.
- Carefully fry the chicken in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (about 15 minutes per piece).
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Reheat in the oven at 325°F for 10 minutes or in an air fryer at 325°F for 5 minutes. To freeze, store for up to 3 months and bake from frozen at 450°F for 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1588mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: buttermilk fried chicken, crispy chicken, southern chicken