Southern Fried Chicken
Golden brown and irresistibly crispy, this Southern classic features chicken pieces soaked in buttermilk and coated in seasoned flour before frying. The result is juicy meat wrapped in a crunchy, spiced crust—comfort food at its finest, great for Sunday dinners or picnics.
Ingredients
- 6 chicken drumsticks or thighs
- 1 C buttermilk
- 1 C flour
- 1 t paprika
- 1 t salt
- 1/2 t pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak chicken in buttermilk 4 hours or overnight.
- Mix flour with seasonings.
- Dredge chicken in flour and fry in hot oil until crispy and golden, about 15 minutes.