Country Fried Chicken: The Best Crispy Comfort Food Recipe
A delicious and easy recipe for making country fried chicken that delivers the best crispy comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken pieces
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the egg mixture, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before cooking.
- Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg