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!
Evenly spread that seasoning all over your chicken
To the chicken, add in your buttermilk along with the hot sauce
3 Cups Buttermilk, 1 Tsp Hotsauce
Mix the chicken well into the buttermilk, and place Saran Wrap over the chicken. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours
Saran Wrap
I recommend a medium dutch oven or a pot that's at least 6 quarts.To pot. Add 5 to 6 cups of oil to a medium-low stove, depending on the pot size. You want to make sure the pot is not more than halfway full. Preheat your oil to 350 degrees.
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 deep fry for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. PLEASE MAKE SURE THERE IS NO PINK INSIDE BEFORE EATING.
Place chicken on a napkin to allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes