How to Make Perfect Fried Chicken at Home

How to Make Perfect Fried Chicken at Home

andrewzimmern.com

Learn Andrew Zimmern's flawless technique for making perfectly moist and crispy buttermilk fried chicken using Edna Lewis' method. Perfect for home cooks!

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Cooking tools:

  • Cast iron skillet
  • Wok
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Boning knife
  • Cleaver
  • Kitchen shears
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Zip-top bag
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paper bag
  • Paper towel
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • One 3-4 pound chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons AZ & Badia Lemon & Shallots Seasoning, or your favorite all-purpose poultry seasoning
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 2 quarts canola oil
  • 4 pieces bacon

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