Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

**LariP** · 10-06-2012, 04:04 PM

I adapted this recipe from a combination of several online.
I fried just legs and thighs

Put chicken pieces in buttermilk to marinate.
I used a gallon zipper baggie. Marinate at least an hour, but one recipe even said overnight is good.

In another baggie mix a couple cups of flour.
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp chicken seasoning

put a couple pieces of chicken in the bag with the flour, seal the bag and shake to coat well. Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover with a clean dish towel or waxed paper. LET SIT UNTIL THE FLOUR IS OF A PASTE-LIKE CONSISTENCY. THIS IS CRUCIAL!

Fill a large electric chicken fryer about 1/3 full with vegetable oil. Heat to 370. Put in coated chicken pieces. Brown the chicken in HOT oil on both sides. When browned, reduce heat ( I did 320, but it got really browned so will go lower next time) and cover skillet; let cook for 25 to 30 minutes (the chicken will be cooked through but not crispy). I turned once during this time.
Remove cover, raise heat again and continue to fry until crispy.
Drain the fried chicken on rack over paper towels.

**cali~jenn** · 10-07-2012, 07:15 AM

Have never actually fried chicken before, sounds good.

**bullmama** · 10-07-2012, 05:27 PM

Maybe that is why my fried chicken never had a nice thick crust. I never let it sit. Once I did while prepping a bunch of fish nuggets and saw how it became nice and thick! Must try this one for sure!

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**cali baker** · 10-07-2012, 06:38 PM

I've been thinking of fried chicken all weekend...this sounds so good.

**bullmama** · 10-16-2012, 08:01 PM

Made it tonight, it was great and Chip LOVED it!!!! I think I would add a pinch of salt to the buttermilk to enhance the chicken flavor next time. I also added a half cup crushed french fried onions I had to use them up to the flour. Man this was so good and it made everyone in the house go nuts while it was cooking.

For the fry I used Crisco and 1 stick of butter for most of the grease. Probably about 1/2 c veg. oil. Only because I hate cleaning up grease that does not harden.