Buttermilk Potato Fried Chicken

A tasty alternative to your run-of-the-mill fried chicken. Buttermilk- and spud-coated fried chicken. Yeehaw!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 991 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 cup dry potato flakes
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry. Pour buttermilk in a shallow dish or bowl and add chicken pieces. Place in refrigerator and marinate overnight.

Step 2

When ready to prepare, mix potato flakes, flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dredge marinated chicken in potato/flour mixture to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow coating to stick.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Fry chicken slowly over medium heat until golden brown and juices run clear.