This Ultimate Crispy Fried Chicken delivers everything you want in classic Southern-style fried chicken—juicy, tender meat on the inside and an irresistibly crunchy, golden-brown crust on the outside. Perfect for family dinners, picnics, or special gatherings, this recipe creates restaurant-quality fried chicken right at home.
Ingredients
8 chicken drumsticks and thighs (about 3 pounds / 1.4 kg)
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
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