Southern Spicy Fried Chicken

Southern Spicy Fried Chicken

This spicy fried chicken recipe with a peppery buttermilk coating is finger-licking good! It's a must-try that's guaranteed to please.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
480 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper; place them in a deep-sided baking dish.
Step 3
Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture; shake off excess. Discard remaining buttermilk mixture.
Step 4
Gently place chicken pieces into hot oil and fry until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 8 to10 minutes for breasts and wings, and 13 to 15 minutes for thighs and drumsticks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
Step 5
Whisk buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a large bowl; pour over chicken, tossing to coat all sides. Cover the dish with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
Step 6
Place flour, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; shake well to combine. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time into the plastic bag and shake well to coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken
Southern Spicy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces

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