Louisiana Fried Chicken
This Louisiana Fried Chicken is tender chicken pieces coated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, then deep-fried to crispy perfection. This recipe has been passed down for generations in my family, and it’s always a hit at potlucks and parties.
We love fried chicken, but we don’t like paying the high prices for it at fast food chains. So, we decided to try making our own at home. And, this is the perfect recipe to do just that.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- This delicious recipe is a great way to satisfy your fast food cravings without having to leave the house.
- It’s also great for Sunday dinners or even dinner parties.
- Plus, you only need simple ingredients so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money at the store.
🛒Ingredients
This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you need, the full list is available in the recipe card. So, pick up these ingredients on your next shopping trip, so you can enjoy this meal with your family.
- chicken pieces with bone
- buttermilk
- Louisiana hot sauce
- garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper
- Chopped cilantro and chilies
- large eggs
- water
- all-purpose flour
- paprika
- Peanut oil
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Louisiana Fried Chicken
This is a quick overview of the steps that you need to follow to make this homemade fried chicken. You can find the full instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the buttermilk and let it soak for 2-3 hours.
Combine the eggs, hot sauce and water. In a third bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk and dry it with a paper towel.’
Dredge your chicken into flour and then dunk into the egg mix. Dip back into your flour until coated. Make sure to refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to keep the layer on.
In a large Dutch oven, put the oil to heat on 350°F. Fry 3-4 chicken pieces at a time for 15-18 minutes, until fully cooked and golden brown.
🥄 Equipment
Gather these basic kitchen tools so that you can enjoy this homemade fried chicken with your family.
- large mixing bowl
- dutch oven
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store leftover fried chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Freezing – You can also freeze fried chicken in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before thawing.
Serve With
We love to serve fried chicken with a side of these Amish Mashed Potatoes and these Easy Green Beans with Mushrooms. Don’t forget to add a tasty dessert like this Pecan Upside Down Cake.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to help make sure that this Louisana Fried Chicken turns out perfectly for you.
- We like to use a whole chicken that we cut up into 8 pieces. However, you could also use only drumsticks or thighs.
- Don’t skimp on the marinade time, this helps your chicken stay nice and juicy.
- Make sure that your oil is nice and hot so that it gets crispy on the outside.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this Louisiana fried chicken recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
We’ve found that the best way to reheat chicken is in the air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes. You can also reheat it in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until warm all the way through.
The chicken is done when the exterior is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees f.
🍽 More Chicken Recipes
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🧾Recipe Card
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Louisiana Fried Chicken
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- dutch oven
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 2 pounds chicken pieces with bone
- 1 ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro and chillies for garnishing optional
For the chicken:
- 1 cup Louisiana hot sauce
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add the buttermilk and let it soak for 2-3 hours.
- Combine the eggs, hot sauce and water. In a third bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Remove chicken pieces from the buttermilk and dry it with a paper towel.’
- Dredge your chicken into flour and then dunk into the egg mix. Dip back into your flour until coated.
- Make sure to refrigerate for 30-40 minutes to keep the layer on.
- In a large Dutch oven, put the oil to heat on 350°F. Fry 3-4 chicken pieces at a time for 15-18 minutes, until fully cooked and golden brown.
