The Secret to Masterful Crispy Fried Chicken at Home
This masterpiece of home cooking features a buttermilk-soaked crust that is shattering on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside using a unique temperature-shifting technique.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1. Whisk flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bag or bowl.
2. Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk until fully coated.
3. Transfer chicken to the flour mixture and shake well to coat.
4. Place chicken on a tray and let rest for 30 minutes until the coating becomes paste-like.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet to 375 Fahrenheit.
6. Brown chicken on both sides in the hot oil.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 30 minutes.
8. Remove cover, increase heat to high, and fry for 5 minutes until extra crispy.
9. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
Notes
Letting the coating rest for 30 minutes is the secret to a crust that doesn’t fall off.
Use a cast iron skillet for the best heat retention.
Do not overcrowd the pan or the oil temperature will drop too much.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 489
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
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