Buttermilk Fried Chicken
24-hour buttermilk-brined chicken with a peppery crackling crust.
In the kitchen
Method
1
Brine the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce overnight.
2
Whisk flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3
Dredge each piece, pressing the flour into the surface.
4
Fry at 325F for 14 to 18 minutes until 165F internal and deeply golden.