Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. 1Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk and hot sauce, refrigerated, at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
3. 3Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, pressing to adhere.
4. 4Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet to 325°F.
5. 5Fry chicken in batches 12-15 minutes per side, until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. 6Drain on a wire rack and season with a final pinch of salt while hot.

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