Southern Fried Chicken

Southern Fried Chicken

Introduction

Southern Fried Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—crispy, golden, and bursting with flavor. With a tender, juicy interior and a perfectly seasoned, crunchy crust, it’s a dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to any table. Marinated in buttermilk and spices, then dredged and fried to perfection, this classic recipe is ideal for family dinners, weekend feasts, or special occasions. Serve it with your favorite Southern sides, and you’ve got a meal that’s irresistible from the first bite to the last.

Ingredients

• 4 cups buttermilk (960 ml / 32 fl oz)
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce, optional (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 3–4 lbs / 1.4–1.8 kg)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (360 g / 12.7 oz)
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder (16 g / 0.6 oz)
• 2 tablespoons onion powder (16 g / 0.6 oz)
• 2 tablespoons paprika, smoked or regular (16 g / 0.6 oz)
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) (4 g / 0.14 oz)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying (enough to fill pan 1–1.5 inches / 2.5–3.8 cm deep)

Directions