Truly Crispy Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken You’ll Crave
Enjoy this truly crispy buttermilk oven fried chicken recipe that you’ll crave every time you want comfort food.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In another bowl, mix the flour and cayenne pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and dredge it in the flour mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and drizzle with vegetable oil.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and fully cooked.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can use a wire rack while baking.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: crispy chicken, buttermilk chicken, oven fried chicken