关于此食谱

酥脆、金黄，内里多汁——这是您的家人会一次又一次要求的炸鸡食谱。酪乳浸泡使鸡肉变软，并帮助调味面粉涂层完美粘附，每一口都能带来令人满足的脆度。简单到足以在工作日制作，印象深刻到足以用于周日晚餐。

步骤说明

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce (if using), kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and tenderness.

2. 2

   In a large shallow baking dish or Ziploc bag, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine evenly.

3. 3

   Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk one at a time, letting excess drip off but not shaking it all off — you want some moisture. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned all-purpose flour, pressing firmly so the coating adheres well. Place the coated pieces on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them rest for 10–15 minutes — this helps the coating set and stick during frying.

4. 4

   Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large cast iron skillet. Heat ^[over medium-high heat] until the vegetable oil reaches ![350°F] on a meat thermometer. Maintain this temperature throughout cooking — too low and the chicken pieces is greasy, too high and the crust burns before the inside cooks.

5. 5

   Working in batches to avoid crowding (which drops the vegetable oil temperature), carefully add the chicken pieces skin-side down using tongs. Do not move them for the first 2 minutes — this lets the crust set and prevents sticking.

6. 6

   Fry the chicken pieces, turning every 3–4 minutes to ensure even browning, until deep golden brown and cooked through. Drumsticks and thighs take about 14–16 minutes total; breast pieces take 16–18 minutes. The internal temperature should reach %[165°F] at the thickest part, away from the bone.

7. 7

   Transfer the fried chicken pieces to a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet (not paper towels directly — the rack keeps the bottom crust crispy). Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Season lightly with a pinch of kosher salt right out of the vegetable oil.

8. 8

   Repeat with remaining chicken pieces, allowing the vegetable oil to return to ![350°F] between batches. Serve hot, or let cool to room temperature — it's delicious either way.