Ingredients:
- 2 cups plain flour
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons premium-grade paprika
- 4 teaspoons rich garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon blend of poultry seasoning
- 1 cup chilled buttermilk
- 2 eggs, thoroughly whisked
Instructions
Commence with Preparation:
Begin by blending the whisked eggs and buttermilk together in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Next, take another separate bowl and diligently mix your dry ingredients – plain flour, poultry seasoning mix, garlic salt, fragrant paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Once blended evenly, transfer this dry mixture to a sizeable resealable plastic bag.
Coat the Chicken:
Insert your chicken pieces into the bag with the dry mix. Secure the bag tightly and give it a vigorous shake, ensuring all the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated with the flour mixture. Afterward, extract the chicken pieces and immerse each one in the egg and buttermilk mix, making sure they are fully covered.
Double-Dredge the Chicken:
Next, reintroduce each chicken piece into the flour mixture for a second coating, shaking off any excess to avoid clumping. Meanwhile, heat your cooking oil in a sturdy, deep skillet until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Start the Frying Process:
Fry each side of the chicken pieces until they achieve a tantalizing golden brown hue. Then, lower the heat of your stove to allow the chicken to continue cooking at a slower pace for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, the exact time will depend on the chicken pieces’ size.
Ensure the Chicken is Fully Cooked:
Ensure each piece of chicken achieves a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving. This temperature guarantees your chicken is not only juicy but thoroughly cooked and safe to eat.
Final Touches:
Once cooked, remove your Southern fried chicken from the skillet and let it rest on absorbent paper to drain any excess oil. After a brief rest, your Authentic Deep South Crispy Fried Chicken is ready to serve and relish!
Southern Fried Chicken Batter
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain flour
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons premium-grade paprika
- 4 teaspoons rich garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon blend of poultry seasoning
- 1 cup chilled buttermilk
- 2 eggs, thoroughly whisked
Instructions
Begin by blending the whisked eggs and buttermilk together in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Next, take another separate bowl and diligently mix your dry ingredients – plain flour, poultry seasoning mix, garlic salt, fragrant paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Once blended evenly, transfer this dry mixture to a sizeable resealable plastic bag.
Insert your chicken pieces into the bag with the dry mix. Secure the bag tightly and give it a vigorous shake, ensuring all the chicken pieces are thoroughly coated with the flour mixture. Afterward, extract the chicken pieces and immerse each one in the egg and buttermilk mix, making sure they are fully covered.
Next, reintroduce each chicken piece into the flour mixture for a second coating, shaking off any excess to avoid clumping. Meanwhile, heat your cooking oil in a sturdy, deep skillet until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fry each side of the chicken pieces until they achieve a tantalizing golden brown hue. Then, lower the heat of your stove to allow the chicken to continue cooking at a slower pace for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, the exact time will depend on the chicken pieces’ size.
Ensure each piece of chicken achieves a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit before serving. This temperature guarantees your chicken is not only juicy but thoroughly cooked and safe to eat.
Once cooked, remove your Southern fried chicken from the skillet and let it rest on absorbent paper to drain any excess oil. After a brief rest, your Authentic Deep South Crispy Fried Chicken is ready to serve and relish!
