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Wet Batter Fried Chicken

Crispy and juicy fried chicken coated in a flavorful wet batter, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 teaspoon salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper for seasoning
Wet Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup buttermilk for a rich flavor
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon paprika for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Oil
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Let them sit for about 15 minutes.
Make the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, buttermilk, egg, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
Heat the Oil
  1. In a deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Batter and Fry the Chicken
  1. Dust each piece of chicken lightly with flour, then dip into the wet batter, ensuring it's fully coated.
  2. Carefully place the battered chicken into the hot oil and fry for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crunch, you can double dip the chicken in flour before frying.

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