FRIED CHICKEN

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Provided by Alison Attenborough

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart buttermilk
3 1/2 pound chicken parts (bone-in, skin-on; if using breasts, halve)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Peanut oil, for frying
Special Equipment
Deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

Place buttermilk in a large, shallow nonreactive dish and add chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large plastic bag.
Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and add to bag with flour mixture. Shake to coat; dust off excess.
Pour 3/4" peanut oil into a heavy skillet. Heat oil over medium-high heat until it registers 350° on a deep-fry thermometer. Reduce heat to medium and add the chicken pieces, a few at a time. Fry each piece for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is crispy and golden and internal temperature registers 165° on an instant-read thermometer. Drain on paper towels; serve.