Classic fried chicken

By taniaf

Ingredients

• 1.25 c flour
• 2/3 c cornstarch
• salt and pepper
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 1 chicken, or 3-4 lbs chicken
• 3 c veg oil

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, 2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Transfer 1.25 cups mixture to an air tight container. In a large glass bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 2 tbsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Dredge chicken inf lour mixture, then submerge in buttermilk. Cover and chill 3 hours.
Place a wire rack on a baking sheet lined with paper towels. n a large heavy skillet, heat oil to 350. Transfer reserved flour mix to a wide shallow dish. In batches, lift chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, dredge in flour mix.
Fry chicken until golden brown, 16-20 minutes per batch, flipping once. Adjust heat as needed. Transfer to rack to drain, 5 minutes.