Southern Fried Chicken Batter

Here is a classic Southern Fried Chicken batter that gives you crispy, golden, crunchy coating with juicy, flavorful meat inside. This is the real Southern-style texture everyone loves. 🍗🔥


🍗 Southern Fried Chicken Batter

🥣 Ingredients

For the seasoned flour:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch (extra crunch!)
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (light + crispy)

For the wet batter:

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup water or club soda (club soda = super crispy)

Chicken:

  • 6–8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts, wings)

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