Southern 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.

Cut chicken wings into pieces and wash them with lemon, lime, and vinegar.

Place wings in a large bowl and add 1/4 cup of hot sauce and buttermilk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Remove the buttermilk from the chicken, draining it out but leaving some behind.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the chicken and mix in the seasonings: chicken bouillon, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt.

Crack 1 egg into the mixture and add club soda to create a batter with a pancake batter-like consistency.

Cover the batter and let it sit for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, or cook immediately if preferred.

Take the chicken from the batter, shaking off excess, and coat in plain all-purpose flour without seasoning.

Heat peanut oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the chicken wings for about 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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