Ozarks Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Ozarks Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) chicken, cut into pieces; 2 quarts water; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup saltine crackers, very finely crushed (or use cracker meal); 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 quart buttermilk; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb) chicken, cut into pieces
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup saltine crackers, very finely crushed (or use cracker meal)
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 1/2 tablespoons onion powder
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 quart buttermilk
oil (for frying)

1
Cover chicken with water in large bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons salt into water. Refrigerate 12 hours or over night.
2
Blend flour, cracker crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika in large, heavy duty, plastic freezer zip-type bag. Pour buttermilk into medium bowl.
3
Remove chicken from water. Do not rinse. Pat chicken dry. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour mixture and place on large baking sheet to dry. Dip floured chicken pieces into buttermilk and re-dredge them in flour mixture a second time, placing back on baking sheet to dry.
4
Heat oil over medium-high heat in large cast iron or electric skillet until hot but not smoking. Oil should be half way up sides of skillet. Carefully add chicken pieces and fry without crowding until golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes per side. If chicken browns too quickly, turn heat down to medium and watch carefully. Do not cover skillet or chicken will be steamed and not crispy.
5
Drain and cool cooked chicken pieces on paper towels or brown grocery bag. Serve immediately or cool completely and store in refrigerator. Use skillet drippings to make cream gravy!

520

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) chicken, cut into pieces, 2 quarts water, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Ozarks Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ozarks Fried Chicken

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