Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe & Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk until frothy.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Mix flour and spices in a shallow dish.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing gently.
- Fry in batches for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/74°C internal temperature).
- Drain on a wire rack and let rest before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 455mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 96mg