Buttermilk Fried Chicken

1. 1

   Have ready a cookie cooling rack set on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 F.

3. 3

   Mix the flour, black pepper, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and baking soda together in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Then remove 1/3 of the flour mixture and put it into a second bowl.

5. 5

   Pour the buttermilk into a third bowl.

6. 6

   Dredge the chicken in the first (bigger) bowl of flour and shake off excess and place on the cooling rack.

7. 7

   Then dip the pieces in the buttermilk and then dredge them thoroughly in the second bowl of flour.

8. 8

   Return them to the rack.

9. 9

   Start to deep fry the pieces making sure not to over crowd the fryer.

10. 10

    Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

11. 11

    Transfer the chicken to another rack or paper lined plate to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

12. 12

    Repeat frying the rest of the chicken if frying in batches.

13. 13

    Recipe adapted from Epicurious.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.