Classic fried chicken
By taniaf
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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.
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