How to Make Southern Spicy Fried Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern Spicy Fried Chicken is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations in the southern United States. This recipe combines the perfect blend of spices and crispy, golden-brown crust to create a mouth-watering meal that is sure to satisfy any craving for comfort food.

There's something undeniably special about Southern fried chicken. The combination of tender, juicy meat and flavorful, crispy skin is utterly satisfying, and the spicy kick takes it to the next level. Wheth...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil for deep frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 pieces

  • Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper; place them in a deep-sided baking dish.
  • Whisk buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper together in a large bowl; pour over chicken, tossing to coat all sides. Cover the dish with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  • Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture; shake off excess. Discard remaining buttermilk mixture.
  • Place flour, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag; shake well to combine. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time into the plastic bag and shake well to coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Gently place chicken pieces into hot oil and fry until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 8 to10 minutes for breasts and wings, and 13 to 15 minutes for thighs and drumsticks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain fried chicken on paper towels.
  • Nutrition

    480 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 360mg