Mama Rose
This crispy and juicy BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN is so simple to make you’ll never have to resort to take-out or a restaurant to get your fix!
FRIED CHICKEN FOR THE WIN!
We love chicken at our house and frequently have it for dinner! We especially love fried chicken, which has been a staple at family picnics and BBQs for years.
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Instead of picking up a bucket, you can easily make buttermilk fried chicken at home. It’s always crispy, delicious and simple!!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Crispy. The breading was our favorite part, and made for an extra crispy fried chicken – just the way I like it!
- Simple steps.The breading is a cinch and is similar to a shake and bake, making prep a breeze making it a go-to chicken dinner recipe.
- Better than the rest. The texture and flavor is even better than KFC! Just add some classic side dishes like Easy Coleslaw and Best Mashed Potatoes with Chicken Gravy.
Ingredients
4 lb Chicken
1 c Buttermilk
2 c Flour
1 t Paprika
1 pn Garlic Salt
1 pn Parsley Flakes
1 pn Black Pepper
1 c Vegetable Oil
INSTRUCTIONS: HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
- PREP. Cut a 4-6 pound whole chicken in pieces (skin them too if preferred). A large chicken may need to be cut into more pieces (we halved our chicken breasts so they would cook quicker). Set chicken pieces aside.
- COAT. Put 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, garlic salt, and pepper to taste in a bag and shake around. Dip chicken pieces in 1 cup buttermilk then place in flour mixture and shake around making sure to coat each piece. Place coated chicken on a foil-lined cookie sheet. Cover with wax paper and let sit until flour is a paste-like consistency.
- FRY. Add oil to a large skillet and turn to MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add chicken to the hot oil and brown on both sides. Reduce heat and let cook until the internal temperature is 165°F. Cook in batches – the wings and legs for about 15 minutes; thighs and breast halves were about 20 minutes. Turn the heat back up to MEDIUM-HIGH for an additional few minutes at the end. Drain chicken on a paper towel-lined plate. Keep chicken warm in oven.
AIR FRYER Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
- While the fryer is heating up use a pastry brush to apply a thin coating of oil to the outside of the chicken.
- Fry for about 25 minutes flipping the chicken halfway through.
- When flipping, use your pastry brush to apply more oil to any floury spots.
- Check the internal temperature using a thermometer and fry for 3-5 minutes more if needed.
COMPLETE THE MEAL
- Side dishes: Easy Coleslaw, Baked Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli Salad Recipe, Homemade Potato Salad
- Desserts: No Bake Strawberry Nutella Cheesecake, Pizookie, White Chocolate Brownies
- More chicken recipes: Crispy Chicken, Chicken and Waffles, Ritz Cracker Chicken
More collections: Chicken Dinner Ideas, Family Dinner Ideas, Sunday Dinner Ideas
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Yield
4 Servings
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Total time
35 minutes
