Southern Fried Chicken (Authentic Crispy & Juicy)

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 8 chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, breasts, wings)

• 2 cups buttermilk

• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional but recommended)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

Seasoned flour coating:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/3 cup cornstarch (for extra crunch)

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1½ tsp garlic powder

• 1½ tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano (optional)

For frying:

• Oil for frying (peanut, canola, or vegetable oil)

🔪 Instructions

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