06/05/2026
🍗 Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
🧂 Ingredients:
1 kg chicken (drumsticks/thighs)
2 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp paprika (or red chili powder)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp baking powder (for extra crispiness)
Oil for frying
Marinate Chicken
Mix chicken with buttermilk, salt, and pepper
Cover and refrigerate for 4–6 hours (or overnight for best taste)
Prepare Coating
In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, and a little salt
Coat Chicken
Take chicken from marinade → dip in flour mix → press well
For extra crunch: dip again in buttermilk then flour
Fry
Heat oil on medium flame
Fry chicken for 12–15 minutes until golden brown and crispy
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Serve
Serve hot with fries, ketchup, or garlic sauce 🍟
🔥 Pro Tips:
Let coated chicken rest for 10 minutes before frying → better crust
Medium heat is key (too hot = burnt outside, raw inside)
Add a pinch of cornflour for extra crispiness