# Southern Fried Chicken

This recipe provides instructions for making Southern Fried Chicken, emphasizing the importance of a buttermilk soak for flavor and tenderness.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying

## Instructions

1. Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk at least 4 hours or overnight.
2. Mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.
3. Dredge each piece in flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
4. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
5. Fry chicken in batches 12–15 minutes turning once, until deep golden and cooked through.
6. Drain on a wire rack.

## Equipment

- wire rack

## Tips

- Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dredge each piece in flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat.
- Fry chicken in batches, turning once.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1E3oLLg2fu/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/89599d0c-abba-40e0-a783-9018b5ea5bee
- Extracted: 2026-05-17

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