Willie Mae’s Fried Chicken
Recreate the warmth and comfort of Southern kitchens with Willie Mae’s Fried Chicken, featuring a crispy coating and succulent meat.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Whole chicken, cut into pieces
- Buttermilk
- All-purpose flour
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for several hours or overnight.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk and coat each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken pieces in batches, cooking until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per batch.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
Use a thermometer to keep oil at the correct temperature and let the coated chicken rest for 30 minutes before frying for a crunchier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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