Joanna Gaines Fried Chicken Recipe
This isn't your average fried chicken guys!Joanna Gaines' recipe features a buttermilk-soaked chicken for ultimate tenderness and a crispy golden crust you want in a fried chicken.My favorite tip?Don’t skip the step of seasoning your flour mix generously—it's the secret to a crisp, golden crust every time!This is all about the balance of subtle spices and that perfect crunch that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Chicken bone-in
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tbsp Garlic Salt
- 1 tbsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tbsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Pepper
- Vegetable Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the buttermilk, garlic powder, garlic salt, and ground black pepper in a large container.
- Cover the chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture and refrigerate overnight.
- Combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag.
- Drain the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture.
- Place a few pieces of chicken at a time into the bag with seasoned flour.
- Seal the bag and shake to coat each piece evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per batch.
- Remove the chicken using tongs and rest on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.