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Willie Mae's Scotch House Fried Chicken Recipe

Willie Mae's Scotch House Fried Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 1230 kcal

Equipment

  • A large resealable bag
  • A deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • A wire rack
  • A baking sheet
  • Tongs or a slotted spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style seasoning blend
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a large resealable bag, combine the chicken, buttermilk, hot sauce, and Louisiana-style seasoning blend. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  • A heavy-bottomed pot or a big Dutch oven should be filled with oil to a depth of 3 inches. Heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F on medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, letting any excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture until evenly coated and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
  • When all of the chicken is coated, carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil using tongs or a slotted spoon. Fry for 10 minutes per batch, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to cool slightly. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Keyword Willie Mae's Scotch House Fried Chicken