Fried Chicken Southern Recipe! Easy & Delicious! Save Money & Fry Your Own 🐔

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while cornstarch can be a cheaper alternative for a lighter batter.

Pour 40 fl oz of cooking oil into a Dutch oven and turn the heat to medium.

Prepare three sheet pans, placing flour on one pan.

Measure out 2 cups of all-purpose flour and place it on the sheet pan.

Wash the chicken pieces before cooking, rinsing them off.

Season the chicken legs with salt and pepper, ensuring they are well coated.

Let the seasoned chicken legs sit for a few minutes while the oil heats up.

Use a thermometer to check that the oil reaches 350°F.

Prepare the chicken wings by cutting off the wing tips and seasoning them with salt and pepper.

Flour the seasoned wings and set them aside.

Check the oil temperature again to ensure it is at 350°F before adding chicken.

Carefully place the chicken legs into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook the chicken legs until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove the chicken legs from the oil and drain them on paper towels.

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then flour them and set aside.

Once the legs are done, add the chicken wings to the oil and cook until golden brown.

Check the internal temperature of the chicken, aiming for 165°F.

If needed, place cooked chicken on a parchment-lined pan in the oven at 275°F to keep warm.

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