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Ingredients
- 1 quart buttermilk
- Kosher salt Pepper
- Two 3-pound whole chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon hot paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 48 ounces all-vegetable shortening or canola oil, for frying
- Hot sauce and assorted pickles, for serving
Details
Servings 4
Preparation
Step 1
Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk the buttermilk with 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt and 2 teaspoons of pepper. Add the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
Step 2
In another large bowl, whisk the flour, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder with 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 teaspoons
of pepper. Spoon 1/4 cup of the buttermilk marinade into the dry ingredients and mix until the dry ingredients look slightly shaggy.
Step 3
Remove 1 piece of chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to help it adhere. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces. Let stand for 30 minutes.
Step 4
Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and set a rack on top. In a large saucepan, heat the shortening to 325°. Fry the chicken in batches at around 320°, turning occasionally, until golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest piece registers 160°, about 15 minutes. Transfer to the rack to drain. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve with hot sauce and assorted pickles.
Make Ahead
The fried chicken can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
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