Golden, crispy, and bursting with Southern-style flavor—this Slap Ya Momma Fried Chicken recipe delivers ultra-juicy chicken with a perfectly seasoned crunchy crust that’s impossible to resist.
Slap Ya Momma Fried Chicken 🍗
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 3 lbs chicken pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Crispy Seasoned Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
For Frying
- Vegetable or peanut oil
Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
2. Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, white pepper, black pepper, salt, and oregano.
3. Coat the Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip away.
Press firmly into the flour mixture until fully coated.
For extra crunch: dip coated chicken back into buttermilk and coat again in flour mixture.
4. Fry the Chicken
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry in batches without overcrowding:
- Wings: 8–10 minutes
- Thighs & legs: 12–15 minutes
- Breasts: 12–14 minutes
Cook until deeply golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5. Rest & Serve
Drain on a wire rack to keep the coating crisp.
Serve with:
- Biscuits
- Mac and cheese
- Coleslaw
- Hot honey
- Fries or potato wedges
Flavor Tips
- Add a pinch of Cajun seasoning for extra kick
- Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor
- Let coated chicken rest 10 minutes before frying for better crust adhesion
🍗 Crispy, juicy, spicy, and downright addictive—this fried chicken recipe is one worth saving forever.