Southern Fried Chicken Batter Recipe
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or wings)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Begin by cleaning your chicken pieces and patting them dry with paper towels. This helps the batter stick better to the chicken.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. This blend of spices will give your chicken a flavorful and crispy coating.
- In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk and eggs together until well combined. The buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and tenderizes the chicken, while the eggs help the flour mixture adhere to the chicken.
- Battering the Chicken:
- Dip each piece of chicken into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow the excess to drip off.
- Next, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to get a good coating. Shake off any excess flour. For extra crunch, you can repeat this step, double-dipping the chicken in the buttermilk and flour mixtures.