Buttermilk Fried Chicken

5.0

(3)

www.foodnetwork.com
Your recipes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total: 5 hours, 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients

Remove All · Remove Spices · Remove Staples

Export 14 ingredients for grocery delivery

Instructions

Helping creators monetize
Show ad-free recipes at the top of any site

Step 1

For the brine: Combine the buttermilk, salt, pepper, sugar, cayenne, garlic and thyme in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces. Squeeze out the excess air, then seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to overnight.

Step 2

When you're ready to fry the chicken, remove from the refrigerator and let return to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

For the frying: Heat 2 to 3 inches peanut oil in a medium Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Set racks on two rimmed baking sheets and keep one next to the stove.

Step 4

Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, mustard and cayenne in a large bowl. Drizzle in the buttermilk in 3 or 4 additions, tossing the flour in between additions to make small clumps.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the brine one piece at a time and dredge well in the seasoned flour mixture. Set the chicken skin-side up on a rack.

Step 6

When the oil reaches 350 degrees F, lightly dredge the thighs and legs again. Fry for 2 minutes, then add the wings. Continue to fry the chicken, keeping the oil around 330 degrees F, for 4 more minutes. Turn and continue to fry until both sides are crisp and deep golden and the interior of a thigh reads 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 4 to 6 minutes more (the chicken will take 10 to 12 minutes total from when you add the thighs and legs). Remove the chicken to the second rack to drain. Return the oil temperature to 350 degrees F. Lightly dredge the breast pieces again and fry as you did the thighs, turning halfway through, 10 to 12 minutes in all. Drain on the rack with the other pieces. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with zaatar.

Top similar recipes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending638 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

cooking.nytimes.com

5.0

(996)

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending566 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

foodnetwork.com

4.8

(66)

40 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending509 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

melissacookston.com

5.0

(1)

30 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending761 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

jessicagavin.com

4.6

(18)

35 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending191 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

fifteenspatulas.com

5.0

(17)

20 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending716 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk

4.9

(12)

45 minutes

Buttermilk fried chicken-image
trending278 views

Buttermilk fried chicken

taste.com.au

4.7

(13)

30 minutes

Buttermilk fried chicken-image
trending294 views

Buttermilk fried chicken

taste.com.au

4.5

(24)

40 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending365 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

cookedbyjulie.com

5.0

(1)

20 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending410 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

30 minutes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending11 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending208 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

lifewithjanet.com

4.5

(2)

Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending201 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

foodandwine.com

5.0

(4.4k)

“Buttermilk Fried” Chicken-image
trending11 views

“Buttermilk Fried” Chicken

aish.com

“Buttermilk Fried” Chicken-image
trending25 views

“Buttermilk Fried” Chicken

aish.com

Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe-image
trending526 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken recipe

theseamanmom.com

5.0

(18)

15 minutes

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken-image
trending326 views

Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken

foodandwine.com

5.0

(1.1k)

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders-image
trending434 views

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders

onceuponachef.com

5.0

(417)

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken-image
trending140 views

Buttermilk Oven-Fried Chicken

lazycooking.com

5.0

(1)

1 hours, 50 minutes