Classic Spicy Southern Fried Chicken
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Ingredients
1 whole
Chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 cups
Buttermilk
3
Eggs
5 tablespoons
Hot sauce
2 tablespoons
Kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons
Black pepper
2 cups
All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon
Onion powder
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Dried oregano
1 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
Instructions
1
Mix flour, remaining salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, and cayenne. Whisk together.
2
Remove chicken from fridge. Dredge each piece in flour, pressing to coat. Place on a wire rack when done.
3
Pour oil into Dutch oven to 1 inch depth. Heat to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a wire rack over a paper towel-lined sheet.
4
Fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Maintain oil temperature. Return to wire rack before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
503 calories
Servings:
8 servings
Carbohydrates:
29 g
Fat:
29 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
31 g
Sugar:
3 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
20 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Total:
50 minutes