Southern-style spicy fried chicken version

Here’s a Southern-style spicy fried chicken recipe with that signature juicy interior, crispy crust, and bold spice kick. 🌶️🍗

🍗 Southern-Style Spicy Fried Chicken

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For the marinade:

  • 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or drumsticks)

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • 2 tsp hot sauce (like Tabasco)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the seasoned flour:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for extra heat)

For frying:

  • Vegetable oil (enough to fill a skillet 3–4 cm / 1–2 inches)

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

  • In a large bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

  • Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.

  • This tenderizes the meat and infuses flavor.

2. Prepare the seasoned flour

  • In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.

  • Optional: Sift for a lighter coating.

3. Coat the chicken

  • Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.

  • Dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.

  • For extra crunch, dip back into buttermilk and then flour again (double dredge).

  • Place coated pieces on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying.

4. Fry the chicken

  • Heat oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 175°C / 350°F.

  • Fry in batches, avoiding overcrowding.

  • Cook 12–15 minutes per side (depending on size), until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 75°C / 165°F.

  • Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.

💡 Southern Tips

  • Use a cast-iron skillet for even heat and extra crunch.

  • Keep the oil temperature steady — a thermometer helps.

  • Let the chicken rest 5–10 minutes to lock in juices.

🌶️ Serving Ideas

  • Classic: mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread.

  • Sauce lovers: drizzle with spicy honey or serve with ranch dressing.

  • Extra authentic: serve with pickles and sweet iced tea.

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