Buttermilk Ranch Fried Chicken Recipe
This Buttermilk Ranch Fried Chicken Recipe is crispy, juicy and full of bold flavor. It is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 packet ranch seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade mix
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Prepare marinade
- In a bowl, mix buttermilk and ranch seasoning until well combined.
Marinate chicken
- Add chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Prepare coating
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Heat oil
- Heat oil in a deep pan to medium-high temperature.
Coat chicken
- Remove chicken from marinade and coat in flour mixture evenly.
Double coat
- Dip again in buttermilk, then coat again with flour for extra crispiness.
Fry chicken
- Carefully place chicken in hot oil. Fry until golden and cooked through.
Drain excess oil
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb extra oil.
Rest before serving
- Let chicken rest for a few minutes to keep juices inside.
Serve hot
- Serve crispy and enjoy.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for better flavor
- Do not overcrowd the pan
- Keep oil temperature steady
- Add chili powder for spice
- Use panko for extra crunch
- Let coated chicken rest before frying
- Use air fryer for lighter version