Go Back
–+ servings
southern-fried-chicken-recipe

Southern Fried Chicken Recipe

Classic Southern fried chicken, crispy and flavorful.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 quart Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  4. 4. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, coating well.
  5. 5. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes per batch.
  6. 6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

fried chicken
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!