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Southern Fried Chicken

Crispy, deep-fried chicken pieces marinated in buttermilk and spices.

Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Provided

  • •chicken drumsticks and thighs
  • •buttermilk
  • •all-purpose flour
  • •paprika
  • •cayenne pepper
  • •garlic powder
  • •frying oil

Instructions

  1. 1Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk with a pinch of salt and pepper for 2 hours.
  2. 2Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. 3Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture until fully coated.
  4. 4Deep fry chicken in hot oil (350°F/175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.