The Secret to Crispy Fried Chicken

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

Trim and clean chicken drumsticks and thighs, removing excess skin and fat.

Make a marinade with buttermilk, Louisiana hot sauce, salt, and pickle juice, mixing well.

Add chicken to the marinade and cover with Saran Wrap, refrigerating for about 4 hours.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour with a heaping tablespoon of cornstarch, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.

Taste the flour mixture to ensure it is seasoned properly.

Remove chicken from the marinade and coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it gets into all crevices.

Heat oil in a cast iron Dutch oven until hot, then fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through.

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