How Hot Does Oil Need to be to Fry Chicken? (With a Recipe!) - Gimme Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks – your pick!)
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil works great)
• Optional: Cayenne pepper for a spicy kick