Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tutorial
Buttermilk soaked chicken gets dipped in seasoned flour and fried to perfection. You’ll need at least two pieces.
Is it just me, or is frying food a pain in the booty?
Why do we even bother? I’ll tell you why… Because it’s damn delicious and worth every effort. Sure my hair smells like fried food for a week, I have to strain and store the oil, clean up grease splatters, and open all the windows to air out the house, but there’s no way I’m prepared to give up fried chicken.
So we fry!
Honestly, who would want to live in world without fried food? No, sir, not me. There is nothing better than food that has been dipped in a seasoned coating and fried until crispy. That salty, crispy, juicy combo is irreplaceable. And, it absolutely screams comfort.
So, I made you buttermilk fried chicken. It’s crispy, juicy, and seasoned just right. Best of all, it’s deep fried!
This particular fried chicken recipe is made using tangy buttermilk. In my opinion, it’s the only way to make fried chicken. I soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in a hot sauce infused buttermilk mixture over night. The next day, I coat the chicken in seasoned flour and fry until each piece is golden brown and crispy.
The skin is extra crispy and the inside is supremely juicy. One piece just won’t cut it. Grab the paper plates (this isn’t fancy), extra napkins, and bottle of your favorite hot sauce, and let’s eat!
If you have leftover chicken–a big IF–it tastes great cold the next day for lunch.
My buttermilk fried chicken tutorial is being featured over at allrecipes today. Head on over to get the recipe, along with step-by-step instructions and chicken-frying tips. You don’t want to miss it!
If you like this recipe, check out this Soy Glazed Chicken or these Chipotle Chicken Tacos–both make for an easy weeknight meal.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Allrecipes. The opinions and text are all mine.
12 Comments on “Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tutorial”
Oh yes…the reward of ‘damn delicious’ chicken makes the pain of frying all worth it!! I am drooling!
Yes it does! Thanks, Annie.
Girl this fried chicken looks beyond delicious!
Thank you so much, Jocelyn!
I haven’t done much frying in my day but I definitely love a good crispy hunk of deep fried chicken. Heading to allrecipes now to get your tutorial!
YUM Jennie. I have to admit I’m not the best chicken frier. I need these tips!!
I still haven’t tried making fried chicken, but your tutorial makes me more willing to finally go ahead and try it!
I hate using the deep fryer – but have never tried making my own fried chicken. This chicken looks pretty amazing though, so I may need to dust off the deep fryer! :)
And now all I want is fried chicken for breakfast! Awesome tutorial on allrecipes!! Pinned :)
Frying food is such a pain, but there is nothing quite as delicious!
Frying things IS a pain. I’ve never made it at home, I’ve always just bought it :) I’m thinking it would be very worth the greasy chicken fried hair for a week! What a fantastic-no-fear- tutorial and the buttermilk version sounds incredible!
Jennie….when are you coming over and making me fried chicken? Tomorrow?
Ok, tomorrow.