Neely Family Spicy Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 quart buttermilk 
• 1 tablespoon cayenne 
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 2.5 pounds fryer chicken cut into 10 pieces
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder 
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce 
• 1 teaspoon paprika 
• 8 servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred for frying
• 8 servings salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• oven
• plastic wrap
• casserole dish

Directions

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place in a casserole dish. In a nonreactive bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce and cayenne.
2. Pour the buttermilk mixture over the chicken, cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours.
3. Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
4. Into a large paper bag, measure the flour, cayenne, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper. Shake off excess buttermilk mixture and place the chicken, a few pieces at a time, into the bake and shake to dredge.
5. Place the chicken into the hot oil and fry until golden and crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes for white meat and 13 to 15 for dark meat.
6. Remove from the fryer onto a paper towel lined sheet tray and season with salt and pepper.