Fearless Fried Chicken
Get ready to conquer dinnertime with "Fearless Fried Chicken," a recipe that delivers irresistibly juicy, golden-crusted perfection every time. This crowd-pleasing dish features tender chicken drumsticks and thighs marinated in tangy buttermilk spiked with hot sauce, resulting in unbeatable flavor and succulence. A double-dredge in a boldly seasoned flour and cornstarch mixture—enhanced with paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne—creates a crispy, crunchy coating that's deliciously well-seasoned in every bite. Fried to a flawless golden brown and drained on a wire rack for maximum crunch, this Southern-inspired fried chicken recipe is as straightforward as it is daringly delicious. Serve it fresh and hot with your favorite dipping sauces or classic sides, and enjoy a guaranteed hit that speaks to the heart of comfort food. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or any occasion that calls for crispy fried chicken greatness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they’re fully submerged, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight to marinate.
In another large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and baking powder. This will be your seasoned coating.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off. Do not discard the marinade.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, then dip it back into the buttermilk marinade briefly, and dredge it in the seasoned flour mixture a second time for an extra-crispy coating. Ensure all sides are well-coated, then set the chicken aside on a wire rack to rest for 5-10 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C). Make sure the oil level is high enough to submerge the chicken pieces halfway but not overflow during frying.
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, carefully lower the chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy on the outside and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Transfer the cooked chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow excess oil to drain. This keeps the chicken crispy.
Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces, monitoring the oil temperature to keep it consistent.
Let the chicken cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Fearless Fried Chicken hot with your favorite dipping sauces or sides!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
11062 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 1053.1 g | 1350% | |
| Saturated Fat | 169.7 g | 848% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 766 mg | 255% | |
| Sodium | 5798 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 274.9 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 218.0 g | 436% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.3 mcg | 37% | |
| Calcium | 714 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2853 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
