Fried Chicken (The Best)
Crispy fried chicken is a cinch to make at home, and this recipe for the comfort food classic is our best ever!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 ml) buttermilk
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp allspice
- 8 bone-in chicken drumsticks with skin
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs with skin
- 3 cups (450 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1 ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 ½ tsp dry mustard
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (250 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sambal oelek
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt and spices. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
Crispy fried chicken is a cinch to make at home, and this recipe for the comfort food classic is our best ever!