Learn how to make crispy and delicious southern fried chicken with this classic recipe. Perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection, this dish is a must-try for any fried chicken lover.
A classic southern dish that is crispy, juicy, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Dip each chicken leg into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken legs until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried chicken legs to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 18gFiber: 1g
This fried chicken was da bomb! Super crunchy and flavorful! Will definitely make again.
The cayenne pepper gave a nice kick! My husband couldn’t stop eating it. Perfect for our Sunday dinner! 👍
I tried this but my chicken turned out too greasy. Maybe I used too much oil? Not sure if I’ll try this recipe again.
Sounds good, but isn’t real southern fried chicken made with buttermilk and fried in lard? Just asking!
I’m not a great cook but followed the steps and it worked! Fried chicken is my fav food now!