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Crispy Crunch Fried Chicken

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
35 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Crispy Crunch Fried Chicken
Ingredients
  • 1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
1
Begin by taking your cut-up chicken pieces and, if desired, remove the skin.
2
Select an adequate amount of flour based on the quantity of chicken you are preparing, and place it in a large plastic bag.
3
Add paprika, salt, and pepper to the flour according to your personal taste preferences, as these seasonings play a significant role in enhancing the browning of the chicken.
4
Dip each chicken piece individually into buttermilk before adding them to the flour bag, a few at a time.
5
Seal the bag and vigorously shake it to ensure an even coating of flour on all the chicken pieces.
6
Transfer the coated chicken to a cookie sheet or tray and cover it with a clean dish towel or waxed paper.
7
Allow the coated chicken to sit for an extended period until the flour reaches a paste-like consistency, which is crucial for achieving the desired texture.
8
Prepare a large skillet by filling it approximately 1/3 to 1/2 full with vegetable oil.
9
Heat the oil until it reaches a very high temperature.
10
Carefully add as many chicken pieces as possible to the skillet, taking care not to overcrowd it.
11
Brown the chicken in extremely hot oil on both sides.
12
Once browned, reduce the heat and cover the skillet; let it cook for 30 minutes, during which time the chicken will be fully cooked but not crispy.
13
Remove the cover, increase the heat again, and continue to fry until the chicken is crispy.
14
Transfer the fried chicken to paper towels for draining.
15
Given the quantity of chicken, you may need to fry it in multiple batches.
16
To maintain the cooked chicken at a warm temperature, place it in a slightly warmed oven while preparing the remaining chicken pieces.