Description
Experience the delightful crunch of Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken, a dish that combines flavor and texture in every bite. This recipe takes tender chicken, marinates it in a zesty buttermilk blend packed with spices, and coats it for an ultra-crispy finish. Perfect for family dinners, picnics, or gatherings, this chicken will quickly become a go-to favorite. Adjust the heat to your liking and enjoy it served alongside fresh coleslaw or on a soft bun as a sandwich. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, even novice cooks can create this mouthwatering dish that promises satisfaction at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/2 quarts cooking oil, for frying
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon white pepper
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 of the seasoning blend (above)
- 2 quarts (8 cups) full-fat buttermilk
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 3–4 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons black peppercorns
- (3 and 1/2 – 4 lbs) whole chicken, cut into 10-12 pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing buttermilk, sliced onions, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and black peppercorns in a resealable bag. Add chicken pieces and refrigerate for 6-12 hours.
- Mix all spices in a small bowl.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat with half of the spice mixture.
- In a bowl, combine flour with baking powder and remaining spices.
- Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture thoroughly.
- Create an egg mixture by beating eggs with buttermilk and hot sauce.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture before coating again in flour.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot; fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on a cooling rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg