Crispy Fried Chicken & Golden Fries is the ultimate homemade comfort food combo. Tender, juicy chicken drumsticks are marinated in buttermilk for maximum flavor, then coated in a crispy, golden crust and fried to perfection. Served with hot, seasoned fries, this meal is simple, nostalgic, and satisfying — a true classic that never goes out of style.
Ingredients
For the Fried Chicken
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Golden Fries
- 2 large potatoes, peeled (optional) and cut into fries
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (for oven baking) or oil for deep frying
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, or chopped parsley for seasoning
Instructions
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