🍗 Classic Fried Chicken Recipe

Nothing beats crispy golden fried chicken — juicy inside, crunchy outside, and full of flavor. 🍗✨ Here’s a classic recipe that works every time:

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🍗 Classic Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 3–4 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, breasts)
• 2 cups buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
• 2 tsp hot sauce (optional, for flavor)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crunch)
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional, for spice)
• Oil for frying (peanut, canola, or vegetable)

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