Southern Fried Chicken (Cast Iron Skillet)

Name: Southern Fried Chicken (Cast Iron Skillet)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 fryer pack of bone-in chicken ((that’s 1 whole cut up chicken with 2 breasts, 2 thighs, 2 legs, and 2 wings)); 1 ½ cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon salt + 1 tsp in breading; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons garlic; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup cornstarch; 1 quart peanut oil (or canola oil)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

I'm sharing my expert tips and step-by-step instructions to make the best cast-iron skillet fried chicken on both sides of the Mississippi! This tried-and-true recipe includes a classic buttermilk marinade and just a few key spices to perfectly tenderize and season the chicken so it's finger-lickin' amazing, every time!

Updated at: Tue, 12 May 2026 13:36:31 GMT