Recipe Details

Ingredients

Chicken
Cut a four-pound whole chicken into pieces or purchase four pounds of breasts, drumsticks, wings, legs, and/or thighs at the grocery store.

Buttermilk
Acidic buttermilk tenderizes the chicken without making it too tough. Also, it helps the flour mixture stick to the chicken.

Flour
All-purpose flour gives the buttermilk and seasonings something to stick to, while ensuring a wonderfully crispy crust.

Seasonings
This crispy fried chicken recipe calls for paprika (which helps with browning), salt, and pepper. You can add more spices and seasonings to taste.

Oil
Vegetable oil is perfect for frying chicken because it has a high smoke point.

Description

Combine the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a zip-top bag. Seal the bag and shake until well-combined.