Southern Fried Chicken

This Southern Fried Chicken recipe is the real deal—crispy, golden on the outside, juicy and flavorful all the way through. I grew up learning the basics of good fried chicken from the women in my family, and I’ve been making this recipe for years. It’s easy enough for home cooks but still delivers on that deep, Southern flavor.

Recipe:
https://www.staysnatched.com/fried-ch...
Spices:
Hot Sauce
Creole Seasoning
Smoked Paprika
Garlic Powder
Cayenne Pepper
Salt and Pepper

If you’ve ever struggled with dry chicken, bland crust, or breading that falls off in the pan—this video is for you. I’m walking you through every step, from seasoning the buttermilk marinade to getting that perfect crunchy crust that actually sticks.

This is the kind of recipe I lean on when I want comfort food that hits every time—no shortcuts on flavor, no unnecessary steps. Just well-seasoned, crispy fried chicken that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

✨ Let me show you how to make fried chicken that’s simple, satisfying, and packed with flavor from the inside out.

Timestamps
00:00 How to make the best Southern fried chicken
00:39 Ingredients to make Southern fried chicken
01:06 How to season Southern fried chicken
01:43 Breading the chicken
02:11 How to keep the breading intact and from falling off
02:37 Frying the chicken
03:05 Tips for batch frying chicken
03:38 How to tell when the chicken is done frying
03:58 Here’s why your fried chicken isn’t crispy. Follow these tips
05:05 Where to find the printable recipe