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Everyman's Fried Chicken
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This is one of the simplest recipes out there and it is also one of the most popular. It is a true
Southern classic that has been shared numerous times. It does need time to soak in the not-
so-secret liquid, buttermilk! Doing so will lead you to tender, delicious chicken.
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This recipe works great when just doing wings too!
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What I like about this recipe is the coating; it's not thick so you know the skin is crispy.
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Ingredients
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• 1 whole chicken, 3 to 4 lbs, cut into pieces close to the same size*
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• 1 tsp sea salt
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• 1 tsp blackpepper
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• 2 cups buttermilk
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• Vegetable oil for frying, I use peanut oil
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• Self-rising flour (start with ¾ cup, it will take more)
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You will need a large deep skillet, sheet pan lined with several layers of paper towels and a
sheet pan with a rack.
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Instructions
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1. Wash the chicken and pat dry; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the chicken in a large zip-top bag
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and pour in the buttermilk; seal and chill for 3 hours.
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2. Pour oil to a depth of 1½-inches in a the skillet; preheat it to 365°F. Heat oven to warm.
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3. Remove pieces from buttermilk and dredge in flour. Then in small batches:
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• Add chicken, cook covered 6 minutes**
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• Uncover, cook for 9 minutes
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• Turn chicken, cover and cook 6 minutes
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• Uncover, cook for 6 to 9 minutes, turning for last 3 minutes to brown evenly***
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to stay warm
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4. Drain each batch on paper towels; then transfer to oven rack to keep warm while the other batches
are frying.
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*Pieces fry more evenly when they are the same size.
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**Smaller pieces (like wings) require less time.
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***You want a medium golden bown color.
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Options
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• You can add ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp onion powder or ½ tsp garlic salt
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• Cayenne papper, ¼ tsp, will add some heat
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• I like to add up to 1 tsp poultry seasoning plus ½ tsp paprika
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Buffalo Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup red pepper sauce, ¼ tsp garlic salt and a dash of black pepper.
Bring to boil; lower heat to medium-high and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Butter should be melted and mixture
thoroughly blended. Toss wings with mixture until totally covered.
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KEYWORDS
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best fried chicken, fried chicken wings, simple fried chicken
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