Southern Fried Chicken Batter

🍗 Southern Fried Chicken Batter Recipe

Crunchy, golden crust with juicy, flavorful chicken inside — the heart of true Southern comfort food.
🧾 Ingredients for the Batter & Chicken
For the Chicken:

2.5–3 lbs chicken (bone-in, skin-on: drumsticks, thighs, breasts, or wings)

2 cups buttermilk (for marinade)

2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional, but classic)

1 tablespoon kosher salt (for seasoning the chicken)

1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Flour Dredge (Batter Base):

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crunch)

2 teaspoons paprika (smoked or sweet)

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference)

1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

For Dipping (Wet Mixture):

1 cup buttermilk (from marinade or fresh)

2 eggs

For Frying:

Vegetable oil (peanut or canola preferred)

Cast iron skillet or deep fryer

🕰️ Total Time Overview:
Task Time
Buttermilk marinade 4 to 24 hours
Prep & dredging 30–45 minutes
Frying 10–14 minutes per batch
Cooling & resting 10 minutes
👩‍🍳 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken – Flavor Starts Here

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