Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken
Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken features juicy, tender pieces soaked in tangy buttermilk, then coated in a well-seasoned crust that fries up ultra crisp and golden. Subtle heat from cayenne and aromatic garlic-onion notes make each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve it hot for a weekend family dinner, game-day platters, or picnic baskets where crunchy comfort is a must.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk the buttermilk, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon cayenne together in a bowl.
- 2
Pour the buttermilk marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken pieces, coat them with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.
- 3
Combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, the remaining teaspoon of salt, pepper, and cayenne in another resealable plastic bag; shake to mix well.
- 4
Working with one piece at a time, move the marinated chicken to the dry ingredient bag, seal the bag, and shake well to coat. After coating all the chicken pieces, repeat by dipping them in the buttermilk marinade and shaking them in the dry coating again. Let the dredged pieces rest on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to help the coating adhere.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, heavy skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 6
Fry the chicken in batches in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 to 18 minutes per batch. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
- Calories 1571.32 kcal High 79%
- Protein 53.24 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 30.17 g 11%
- Total Fat 143.7 g High 184%
- Saturated Fat 20.73 g High 104%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 168.2 mg High 56%
- Sodium 533.49 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.48 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 3.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 85.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 35.53 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 23.6 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Down Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 1571.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1571.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken healthy?
- Down-Home Buttermilk Crispy Fried Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 1571.32 calories and 53.24 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 533.49 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.73 g (104% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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