Delicious Spicy Southern Fried Chicken Recipe – Perfect for Any Occasion!

Follow these steps to make the perfect Spicy Southern Fried Chicken:

In a large bowl, pour in the buttermilk and add the chicken pieces. Mix well, making sure that all pieces are coated in buttermilk. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
Take each chicken piece out of the buttermilk and coat it well in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and place the chicken pieces in the hot oil.
Fry the chicken for about 10-15 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy.
Once the chicken is cooked, take it out of the oil and place it on a wire rack to drain off any excess oil.
Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy your Spicy Southern Fried Chicken!

Tips to Make the Best Fried Chicken

Use a deep frying pan with high sides to avoid splatters and keep the oil at a consistent temperature.
Make sure that the chicken is completely coated in the flour mixture to ensure an even and crispy crust.
For an extra crispy crust, double coat the chicken by dipping it in the buttermilk and flour mixture twice.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken as this will lower the oil temperature and make the chicken greasy.