Description
This Southern Fried Chicken Batter recipe delivers ultimate crisp and flavor with a bold, golden crust and juicy, tender meat. Perfect for weeknight meals or weekend gatherings, this easy recipe combines seasoned flour and buttermilk brine for a guaranteed crunch. It’s one of those crowd-pleasing, easy dinner ideas that everyone will ask for again. Whether you’re after comfort food ideas, quick lunch or easy dinner options, this fried chicken is a must-have in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or breasts)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 eggs
Oil for frying (peanut, vegetable, or canola)
Instructions
1. Place chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. In a dish, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne.
3. Beat eggs in a separate bowl. Remove chicken from buttermilk, dip into flour, then eggs, and again into flour, pressing well.
4. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
5. Let rest on wire rack over paper towels before serving.
Notes
Use a thermometer to keep oil at a consistent 350°F.
Let coated chicken rest 10 minutes before frying to help the batter stick better.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx.)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: fried chicken, crispy chicken, comfort food, dinner ideas, easy chicken recipe