How To Make Southern Fried Chicken |Crispy Fried Chicken | Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt maintains tanginess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika adds flavor without extra cost.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for homemade southern fried chicken.

Add 4 cups of buttermilk to a bowl with chicken thighs and drumsticks.

Pour in 1/2 cup of pickle juice and 1/2 cup of Louisiana hot sauce into the buttermilk and chicken mixture.

Add Creole seasoning and complete seasoning to the mixture, then mix well and cover.

Place the mixture in the fridge for about 2 hours to marinate.

In a separate bowl, combine flour with Creole seasoning, complete seasoning, paprika, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Adobo seasoning, and lemon pepper.

Mix the flour and spices thoroughly with a fork or whisk and set aside.

After 2 hours, remove the chicken from the fridge and let excess buttermilk drip off.

Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, ensuring they are well coated, and shake off excess flour.

Preheat oil to 370°F (188°C) in a deep skillet.

Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook the chicken for about 8 to 10 minutes, checking the internal temperature with a thermometer.

Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) before removing the chicken from the oil.

Fry the remaining chicken off camera and describe the final appearance and texture of the chicken.

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