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How to Make Fried Chicken

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How to Make Fried Chicken Step 1 - Gather the Ingredients
fried chicken recipe

Gather the Ingredients for Your Fried Chicken

Stephanie Gallagher
These step-by-step photos will show you how to make fried chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

First, you will need to gather your ingredients. You will need:

  • 1 3-lb. chicken, cut up, or 3 lbs. of bone-in chicken pieces
  • 1 quart buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup host sauce
  • 2-1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • peanut oil, canola oil or grapeseed oil for frying

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