Southern Fried Chicken Recipe
Homemade southern fried chicken is a timeless dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. With the right techniques and a few secret ingredients, you can recreate the authentic flavors of the South in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Corn starch
- 1/4 cup Potato starch or double the corn starch
- 1 tablespoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Whole chicken cut into approximately 8 pieces
Instructions
- Combine all-purpose flour, corn starch, potato starch (or double the corn starch), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Mix thoroughly2 cups All-purpose flour, 1/4 cup Corn starch, 1/4 cup Potato starch, 1 tablespoon Onion powder, 1 tablespoon Garlic powder, 1 tablespoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Paprika
- Rinse the whole chicken pieces and place them in a brine for 8 to 24 hours. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.1 Whole chicken
- Choose your cooking method: frying or baking. For frying, heat oil to 325°F (163°C). For baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Carefully place chicken in the preheated oil and fry until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 15-20 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Once cooked, let the chicken cool slightly to allow the crust to crisp up further. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!