How to Make Fried Chicken - 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.

Season chicken with half of the seasoning mixture and the flour with the other half.

Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, then place on a wire rack.

Heat canola oil in a cast iron skillet to 350 degrees.

Fry the chicken until golden brown or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Remove fried chicken from the pan and place on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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