How To Make Southern Fried Chicken By Curtis Stone

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.

Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk with salt for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Season flour with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, and paprika.

Dip chicken pieces into the seasoned flour, ensuring they are fully coated.

Prepare the egg mixture and toss the floured chicken pieces in it.

Drop the chicken into the fryer, being careful not to overcrowd.

Fry the chicken until golden brown, then transfer to a rack on a lined sheet pan.

Finish cooking the chicken in the oven set to 300 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Salt the chicken while it's still hot.

Drizzle with maple syrup and add a little hot sauce before serving.

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