🍗 Southern Fried Chicken Batter

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🍗 Southern Fried Chicken Batter

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinate Time: 2–4 hours (optional, for juicier chicken)
Cook Time: 12–15 minutes per batch

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🧂 Ingredients

For the Chicken:

• 3 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings, or breast)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1–2 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Batter / Coating:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for spice)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying

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