Published January 31, 2024

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Name: Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Prep time: 12 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 12 h 30 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups buttermilk; 2 tbsp salt, divided; 3 tsp freshly ground black pepper. divided; 2 lbs chicken drumsticks; 2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour; 4 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 8 cups peanut or sunflower oil for deep-frying

By Heartstone Farm Kitchen

There's a reason fried chicken is an American classic. It's crunchy on the outside, juice, tender and a little tangy on the inside. And it's the ultimate finger-licking good casual food - just pick it up with your hands and dive in.

Heartstone Farm's chicken drumsticks and thighs are air chilled (as opposed to bathed in chlorine) so you can count on the most delicious and succulent chicken. So get that oil heated and get ready to deep fry some delicious chicken.

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Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Cuisine

American

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

12 hours

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

687

Delicious as-is or with a side of coleslaw and some cornbread

Ingredients

5 cups buttermilk
2 tbsp salt, divided
3 tsp freshly ground black pepper. divided
2 lbs chicken drumsticks
2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
8 cups peanut or sunflower oil for deep-frying

Directions

Combine the buttermilk, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a large mixing bowl, stirring well
Add the chicken drumsticks, mixing them with the buttermilk to coat. Cover and chill overnight
The next day, remove the chicken from the fridge and leave to stand at room temperature
In the meantime, stir together the flour, cornstarch, and spices with the remaining salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl
Heat the oil to 350°F in a deep, heavy-based saucepan set over medium-high heat. Use a kitchen thermometer to accurately gauge the temperature
Remove half of drumsticks from the buttermilk marinade and let the excess drip off before coating them in the flour mixture
Shake the excess flour from the drumsticks then deep-fry in the oil. Fry until golden-brown all over, carefully turn over in the oil from time to time. Takes about 10-15 minutes
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels then repeat the process for the rest of the drumsticks
Let cool slightly then dig in!

Nutrition

per serving: Calories; 687

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Carbs: 56.3 grams
Cholesterol: 103 milligrams
Fat: 7.3 grams
Sodium: 2252 milligrams
Sugar: 12.5 grams
Protein: 38.2 grams
Fiber: 1.6 grams

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