Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

What do you need to complete this recipe?

When I say this dish is super simple to whip up, I mean it. All you’ll need is chicken, buttermilk, salt and pepper, flour, and vegetable oil. That’s it!

How To Make Buttermilk Fried Chicken

1. Pound chicken breasts until thin, then throw the chicken in a plastic bag with the buttermilk to marinate.
2. Grab a plate and pour flour on it. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika (if you want an extra kick).
3. Once it’s time to cook, fill a skillet with enough oil to fully cover the chicken.
4. Dip one chicken in the flour coating at a time and place in the oil to fry.
5. Fry chicken until golden brown or with an inside temperature of 170 degrees F.
6. Remove chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel to soak up extra grease.
7. Repeat! Lastly, serve with your favorite side dish.

Instructions:

1. Pound the chicken breasts down so they are even and a little thinner in width then grab a ziplock baggie and place the chicken in the back. Cover the chicken with buttermilk. Place in the fridge and let marinade overnight or all day.

2. Grab a plate and dump some flour on it. Season flour with salt and pepper and paprika if you want a good kick.

2. Once it is time to cook grab a skillet and pour vegetable oil in it. Covering the bottom and thick enough to cover the entire chicken breast.

4. Then take one chicken breast out of the buttermilk marinade and dip in the flour both sides. Then place in the oil to fry. Fry the chicken until it is done or until the chicken reaches an internal temp of 170 degrees F.

5. Then remove chicken from oil and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the grease. Then repeat the steps and fry up all the chicken.

6. Serve with your favorite side. We love mashed potatoes!

Tips + Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Know The Oil Temperature?

• Not all of us have a handy-dandy candy thermometer for times like these, but luckily there’s a trick as old as cooking to test your oil temperature! Stand a wooden spoon upright in your skillet. If the oil bubbles around the bottom, then floats up, your oil is ready! There will be a ton of bubbles if your oil is too hot, and little to none if it’s too cool.

My Chicken Looks Perfect On The Outside, But Undercooked On The Inside. What Happened?

• This is a classic mistake that took me many times to fix. Most likely, your oil is too hot. Turn down the temperature and try a new piece.

How Can I Store Buttermilk Fried Chicken?

• Use an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Your chicken will keep for 3-5 days.

Can I Air Fry My Chicken Instead Of Frying It?

• Yes! I like to spray both my air fryer and chicken with a little bit of cooking oil, then bake it on 350 for 15 minutes. Don’t forget to flip it halfway through!

What About Cooking My Fried Chicken In The Oven?

• While I’m all for switching the traditional frying for an air fryer, the oven does not work well with this recipe. The golden brown crust will never get that crunch you’re looking for. If you are interested in a baked chicken that’s still just as delicious check out my crispy baked chicken thighs recipe!