Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
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Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Tina Rupp

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Servings: 6
Prep Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 3 hrs

 
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Ingredients
Buttermilk Soak
  • 3 cups
    buttermilk
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  • 2 tablespoons
    kosher salt
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  • 1 tablespoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 2 teaspoons
    cayenne pepper
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  • 4 pounds
    medium chicken wings, thighs and drumsticks
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Flour Dredge
  • 2 cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1 teaspoon
    onion powder
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  • 1 teaspoon
    garlic powder
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  • 1 teaspoon
    kosher salt
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  • 1 teaspoon
    freshly ground black pepper
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
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    Vegetable oil, for frying
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Directions

Make the Buttermilk Soak
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk with the salt, black pepper and cayenne. Add the chicken and stir to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours or refrigerate for 4 hours.

Make the Flour Dredge
In a large, resealable plastic bag, mix the flour with the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and cayenne and shake to combine.
Set a rack on a baking sheet. Working with one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the buttermilk soak, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing so it adheres all over. Transfer the coated chicken to the rack and let stand for 30 minutes.
In a deep skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 350 degrees. Set another rack over a baking sheet; line with paper towels. Fry the chicken in batches at 315 degrees, turning once, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of each piece registers 160 degrees, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the paper-lined rack and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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