Southern Fried Chicken Batter
Southern Fried Chicken Batter brings the taste of the South right to your kitchen. This recipe offers a perfectly crispy, golden crust that encapsulates juicy chicken pieces, making it a beloved dish for any gathering. With a blend of spices and buttermilk marination, each bite is packed with flavor and nostalgia. Whether you’re hosting a family dinner or craving a homemade comfort meal, this Southern classic will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
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- 1 lb bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or wings)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least one hour or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne until combined.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry coated chicken pieces in batches for 12-15 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F / 75°C).
- Transfer cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of fried chicken (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg