I am a true believer in a balanced and healthy lifestyle. And I fully believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the foods you know and love but instead consume in moderation or add a healthy twist.
Buttermilk fried chicken is an all-time favorite of my family. It is so crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This buttermilk fried chicken is perfect when you add a side of white rice and gravy. So delicious this crispy fried chicken will have you coming back for more and more!
buttermilk fried chicken
The best buttermilk fried chicken
This southern fried chicken recipe is so simple if you follow my instructions step by step for the best results. The only thing you will need for this recipe is seasonings, buttermilk, and some flour. Yep, that’s just as simple as that. My only suggestion would be to make sure you have a meat thermometer to make sure you have your crispy fried chicken is just the right temperature!!
How to reheat fried chicken?
How to reheat fried chicken in the air fryer?
How to make fried chicken
The first step you will need to take is to make sure your chicken is thoroughly cleaned from hair or guts, depending on what type of chicken you are preparing. After you have done that, place the chicken in a bowl and pat them dry with a napkin. Afterward, gather all your seasonings (creole seasoning, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Once you have done so. Place all the seasonings in one bowl and mix. Secondly, add the mixture of seasoning to the chicken. Take your hands and mix the seasonings in with the chicken. Thirdly, add your buttermilk to the Chicken and let sit in the refrigerator for about 4 to 6 hours.
This is optional but highly recommended for a tastier buttermilk fried chicken. Lastly, add flour into a bowl and make sure to season the flour. Once the grease has reached the recommended temperature of 350 degrees, add in your wings. Fry chicken for 10-15 minutes, then turn the chicken and fry for another 10 to 15 minutes. If you enjoyed this recipe, you should try my Brussels sprouts with them!
Well, until next time, folks!!
How To Make Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken is an all-time favorite of my family. It is so crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This buttermilk fried chicken is perfect when you add a side of white rice and gravy. So delicious this crispy fried chicken will have you coming back for more and more!
Take the buttermilk chicken out of the refrigerator
Add one piece of chicken at a time to flour. Cover the entire chicken with flour
Add about 5 to 6 pieces of chicken to the preheated vegetable oil Don’t overcrowd pot with chicken
Allow the chicken to cook for about 6-10 minutes on one side and about 6-10 minutes on the opposite side or until the chicken internal temperature reaches 165 degrees inside. PLEASE MAKE SURE NO PINK IS ON THE INSIDE BEFORE EATING
Place chicken on a napkin to allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes