Extra Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Food

EXTRA-CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
• Roughly chop 1 bunch rosemary, sage and thyme, 5 of the bay leaves and the 3 garlic cloves. Add to a bowl, and mix with the olive oil, 3 tablespoons salt and 2 tablespoons pepper. Rub the birds with the herb mixture so it sticks to the skin. Transfer the chickens to a roasting pan.
• Roast for 2 1/2 hours, or until the temperature between the breast and thigh near the bone registers 150 degrees F. At this stage the chickens are 75-percent cooked. Set aside to cool.
• When cool enough to handle, break down the birds into 10 pieces each, with the breasts boneless and halved. You will end up with a wing, leg, thigh and 2 pieces breast meat per half chicken.
• In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce and sugar. Submerge the chicken pieces in the buttermilk and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Fill a large, heavy pot with grapeseed oil to a depth of 3 inches. Turn the heat on, and add the remaining bunches rosemary, sage and thyme, the remaining 5 bay leaves and the head of garlic, broken into cloves. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. The herbs and garlic will crisp up and perfume the oil as it comes to temperature. Once they are crispy, remove them to a paper-towel-lined plate and set aside--they will serve as a garnish for the finished dish.
• In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/3 cup salt and 1/4 cup black pepper; mix thoroughly. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk (do not dry) and coat well in the flour mixture.
• Without over-crowding the pot, fry the breaded chicken until all the pieces are golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove to a clean kitchen cloth and season with flaked salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Line a serving platter with a paper bag, brown parchment paper or a clean napkin. Pile the chicken onto the platter. Serve with the fried herbs and garlic and the lemon wedges.

EXTRA CRISPY OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Clean the chicken then place it into a medium sized bowl( big enough to fit the chicken in!)
• Pour the buttermilk all over the chicken, and make sure that the chicken is completely covered.
• Cover the bowl, and put it in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours. I refrigerate my chicken overnight!
• Drain the buttermilk, but do not rinse the chicken.
• Preheat the oven to 400 F.
• Season the chicken with the poultry seasoning.
• Next, combine the flour & all the other seasonings, then pour the seasoned flour into a large freezer bag.
• Add the chicken into the bag, close the bag then shake the bag.
• Make sure the chicken is nicely coat with the flour.
• Grab a cookie sheet or bake dish, and line it with foil.
• Spray the foil with the vegetable oil spray.
• Remove the chicken from the bag, shake off the excess flour, then place the chicken on the cookie sheet.
• Place the chicken into the oven, and let cook for 40 minutes.
• Be sure to periodically turn the chicken..
• During the last 5 minutes or so switch the oven to broil.
• Remove the chicken from the oven, and let it sit for 5 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy! XOXO

CRISPIEST BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix cold water and kosher salt together in a large bowl until salt dissolves. Add chicken legs. Cover entire bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Remove bowl from the refrigerator; drain and pat chicken dry with paper towels.
• Place chicken legs in a plastic bag with 1 cup all-purpose flour and shake to coat.
• Pour buttermilk into a bowl. Mix remaining flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne in another bowl. Dip each chicken leg in buttermilk; move to flour mixture and coat well.
• Heat canola oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Fry chicken legs in hot oil in batches until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

CHEF JOHN'S BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.
• Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.
• Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.
• Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
• Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.
• Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

CRISPY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts in half crosswise with a sharp knife. The breasts are much larger than the other pieces, so cutting them in half lets all the pieces cook more evenly.
• Combine the marinade ingredients in a large dish and stir to blend. Add the chicken and coat it with the marinade. Cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade and let it air dry at room temperature for half an hour on a rack with a sheet pan underneath.
• Combine the seasoned flour ingredients in a shallow pan and stir to blend.
• Add the shortening or oil to the pan, no higher than half an inch deep. If you add too much oil, it could boil over when you add the chicken. (This isn't an issue if you're using a deep pot like a Dutch oven rather than a skillet, but there's still no need to use any more oil than you have to.)
• Heat the oil for 5 or 6 minutes, until it's at 350 F. It's best to use a thermometer to measure the temperature and be sure to use one that's accurate. If the oil isn't hot enough, the chicken will be too greasy.
• Dredge 5 pieces of the chicken in the seasoned flour and carefully add them to the oil. Cook for 10 minutes, then carefully flip them and cook for 10 more minutes or until the juices run clear and the breading is golden brown. Drain on paper, bring the oil back to 350 F and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.

EXTRA CRISPY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk and all of the spices in a large bowl and mix to combine. Place the chicken in the bowl, making sure every piece is coated, and refrigerate overnight.
• Heat the canola oil to 350 degrees in a large skillet or dutch oven. If using a skillet, be careful not to fill more than half way.
• While the oil is heating, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture shaking off any excess. Once the oil is hot, fry the chicken until the internal temperature is 165 degrees (about 8-10 minutes).
• Serve with hot sauce.

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients for the buttermilk mixture in a bowl.
• Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 4 to 6 hours.
• When ready to cook, place all the Flour Mixture ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk until combined.
• Remove one piece of chicken at a time from the buttermilk mixture, and dredge in the flour mixture. Repeat the process until all chicken pieces are coated.
• Pour the vegetable oil in a deep skillet, large pot, or Dutch oven. The oil should be about 1.5 to 2 inches deep in the skillet.Set the skillet over medium-high heat and heat the oil to 350°F. If possible, use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature.
• Add the chicken to the hot oil in batches, and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F, about 15 minutes. Flip the chicken halfway through cooking time.
• Once chicken is cooked through and golden brown, remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately, or keep warm in an oven until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs.
• Notes: For best crunchy results, repeat the coating process for each piece twice to ensure the chicken pieces are properly coated.

MEGA CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the chicken parts with paper towels.
• Sprinkle the chicken parts generously with salt and pepper.
• Whisk thoroughly in a medium bowl the 2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk and the 1 t. salt.
• Mix together on a plate: flour, 2 t. salt and 2 t. black pepper.
• Heat the shortening in a deep, heavy pot or deep-fat fryer to 350 degrees.
• Toss the breast meat pieces in the flour mixture and then moisten thoroughly in the egg mixture. Lift each piece out of the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off.
• Roll in the flour mixture again until completely coated. Sprinkle each piece with paprika.
• Then immerse into the hot oil. Fry for about 15 minutes or until cooked "through," turning the pieces several times.
• Remove the pieces to a baking sheet lined with brown paper bag or paper towels. Hold in a warm oven.
• Repeat the process with the thighs and drumsticks, frying those pieces for about 20 minutes.

CAROLINA CRISPY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the milk with 3/4 cup of kosher salt and the sugar and stir over moderate heat just until the sugar and salt dissolve, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large, deep bowl and add the remaining 3 cups of milk. Add the chicken pieces and refrigerate for 4 hours. Drain the chicken, rinse and pat thoroughly dry. If you family or guests are salt sensitive be sure to wash the chicken thoroughly and pat very dry with paper towels.
• In a bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, 1 tablespoon of kosher salt (or less, up to you - I use a teaspoon), paprika, hot sauce and pepper. Whisk in baking powder and baking soda. Put half of the flour in a large bowl. Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, tapping off any excess. Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off; return the chicken to the flour and turn to coat. Transfer to a rack. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more flour as needed. If the flour becomes too lumpy, sift it.
• Heat the oil in 2 large, deep skillets until shimmering. Working in batches, add the chicken to the skillets in a single layer, without crowding, and fry over moderate heat. Cover for the first five minutes. Uncover and cook turning occasionally, until deep golden and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 160°.
• If it's frying too fast, reduce heat slightly. If it appears to retain grease, slightly increase heat.
• Drain the chicken on wire racks lined with paper towels and fry the remaining pieces. Serve hot or warm.
• NOTE: the key is to cover in the beginning to start the cooking process inside the chicken, but to uncover during the last part of the cooking time to get the outside nice and crispy and golden brown.

EXTRA CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine milk and egg; mix well. Add chicken, coating completely. If the chicken breasts are huge, feel free to cut them in half. This way everything will cook evenly.
• In another large bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper; mix well. Remove chicken from milk mixture then place in flour mixture, coating completely.
• In a large deep skillet or soup pot over medium heat, heat oil until hot but not smoking (about 350 degrees F). Make sure the oil does not fill the pot more than 1/3 full. We recommend using a kitchen thermometer so the oil stays at the proper temperature.
• Carefully place chicken in oil and cook 20 to 22 minutes, or until coating is brown and chicken is no longer pink inside, turning once halfway through cooking. (See Note) Drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Serve immediately.

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Season the chicken pieces with Essence. Pour 2 cups of the buttermilk over the chicken and cover with plastic wrap. Place the chicken in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour.
• Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain. Season the flour with Essence. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with the remaining buttermilk. Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour. Dip each piece of chicken in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Dredge the chicken pieces back in the seasoned flour, coating each piece of the chicken completely. Carefully lay the chicken in the hot oil. Fry the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the juices run clear. Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.