The SECRET to PERFECT Southern Fried Chicken!

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.

Marinate chicken pieces in buttermilk and hot sauce for several hours or overnight.

In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.

Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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