A Mississippi native...Louisiana hybrid

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Ingredients

  • 8-10 chicken drumsticks or chicken parts of choice
  • 6 cups of canola oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon of sea salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon granulated garlic powder
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 3 cups of flour
  • 1 1/2 cup of cornstarch
  • fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, seasoned salt, paprika and garlic powder.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch.
  3. Heat canola oil in med-high heat in a cast iron skillet and allow it to get hot.
  4. Combine the chicken, egg and buttermilk and coat well.
  5. Dust each piece of chicken in the cornstarch & flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  6. Place each piece of chicken into the oil and fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels or paper bag to remove excess oil. Serve while hot.