Video: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Chef John’s buttermilk fried chicken is impossibly crispy and tasty.

 
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It takes a little bit of work, but Chef John’s buttermilk fried chicken is definitely worth the effort! In this video, you’ll see how to make classic buttermilk fried chicken with 11 spices. Chef John starts by showing you how to quickly cut up a whole chicken into parts for making fried chicken. Cutting up your own chicken is a real money saver. You’ll toss the chicken with 11 spices and then marinate it in buttermilk. Give the chicken a quick dredge in seasoned flour, and it’s fry time! You’ll see Chef John fry the chicken hot oil and watch it come out so crispy and golden brown, you can practically taste it! Get the recipe for Buttermilk Fried Chicken.

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madmax 
Jun. 2, 2012 3:30 am
Chef John, Appreciate and really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks
 
Shehla 
May 28, 2012 4:18 am
Hi, can buttermilk be substituted for diluted yogurt?
 
May 27, 2012 10:40 am
It is really good. I find that buttermilk fried chicken is flavorful and has a delicious crunch.
 
May 27, 2012 10:37 am
I watched the video, and we are crying out for more.
 
May 27, 2012 10:36 am
I watched the video, and we are crying out for more.
 
frances 
May 24, 2012 10:57 pm
Ready to make it! The deep frying makes me nervous. Can't we pan fry and cover?
 
danielle101 
May 23, 2012 6:17 am
yummmmyyy!!!
 
shinds 
May 12, 2012 8:26 am
John, your chicken looks wonderful! I'll try your recipe. Thanks!
 
crystalina 
May 10, 2012 5:01 pm
Does it have to be a DUTCH OVEN in order to fry the chicken??? :( There so expensive..can i just use a regular pot with oil to fry it? Please let me know..thanks !
 
vermilionskin 
Mar. 21, 2012 11:46 pm
I have a small question, is it possible to keep the oil? If yes how and for how many uses?
 
 

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