Crispy Soul Food Fried Chicken With Spicy Buttermilk Brine

Name: Crispy Soul Food Fried Chicken With Spicy Buttermilk Brine
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons smoked paprika; 3 tablespoons onion powder; 3 tablespoons garlic powder; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 3 teaspoons ground cayenne pepper; 2 ½ cups buttermilk; ¼ cup Louisiana Hot Sauce; 4 lbs. whole chicken cut into pieces (chicken breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and/or wings (bone-in, skin-on)); 3 cups all purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 5 teaspoons baking powder; 4 cups peanut oil

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:40min

This Spicy Fried Chicken Recipe, infused with a flavorful buttermilk brine, will surely bring the heat to your table. Fried chicken, the quintessential dish in soul food cooking, is given a spicy twist in this recipe, resulting in a perfectly juicy inside and a crispy, mouthwatering exterior. Look no further, this is the peppery kick of heat you've been looking for.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:32:57 GMT