• prep: 0 hr
• cook: 45 min
• total: 45 min

servings:

Here is a basic yet delicious recipe for buttermilk fried chicken, with a crisp crust and luscious interior. Learn this recipe and perfect your frying technique, and then expand your fried chicken repertoire. Try adding some paprika or cayenne to the dredge, or a bit of hot sauce to the brine. And don't forget to drizzle hot honey over it all before serving. (To make one, simply heat a half cup of honey in a small pot set over low heat and shake in red pepper flakes or hot pepper sauce to taste.) Featured in: How To Make Fried Chicken. 

• 1 chicken, approximately 3 to 3 1/2 pounds, cut into 10 pieces (or use a mix of thighs and drumsticks)
• 3 to 4 cups buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons kosher salt, more as needed
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, more as needed
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups peanut oil, lard or a neutral oil like canola, more as needed

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