Ingredients Chicken How to Make Fried Chicken By Food & Wine Editors Updated on January 13, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Crunchy, juicy fried chicken is the ultimate comfort food and can be prepared in just 10 easy steps. 01 of 10 The Mission: DIY Fried Chicken Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Click through the slideshow for the step-by-step guide. Go to Recipe 02 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the milk with 3/4 cup of kosher salt and the sugar and stir over moderate heat just until the sugar and salt dissolve. Chicken Recipes Go to Recipe 03 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Transfer to a large, deep bowl and add the remaining 3 cups of milk. Comfort Food Go to Recipe 04 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Add the chicken pieces and refrigerate for 4 hours. Southern Classics Go to Recipe 05 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Drain the chicken and pat thoroughly dry. All-American Recipes Go to Recipe 06 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) In a bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, 2 tablespoons of salt, the paprika, hot sauce and pepper. Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda. Chicken Recipes Go to Recipe 07 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Put half of the flour in a large bowl. Working with a few pieces at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour, tapping off any excess. Top off the flour in the bowl as needed. Delicious Chicken Thigh Ideas Go to Recipe 08 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Dip the chicken in the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off; return the chicken to the flour and turn to coat. Perfecting Fried Chicken Go to Recipe 09 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Heat the oil in 2 large, deep skillets until shimmering. Working in batches, add the chicken to the skillets in a single layer, without crowding, and fry over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until deep golden and cooked through. Picnic Favorites Go to Recipe 10 of 10 Photo © Matthew Armendariz (mattbites.com) Drain the chicken on wire racks lined with paper towels; fry the remaining pieces. Serve hot or warm. Southern Comfort Sides Go to Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit