Southern Crispy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lb bone-in chicken pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp kosher salt divided
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, and half the salt
2. Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours
3. Combine flour and remaining seasonings in a shallow dish
4. Lift chicken from buttermilk and press firmly into seasoned flour
5. Rest coated chicken 10 minutes while oil heats to 340°F
6. Fry in batches without crowding, turning occasionally
7. Cook breasts to 165°F and thighs or drumsticks to at least 175°F
8. Drain on a wire rack and rest 5 minutes

Nutrition per Serving