How to Make KFC Original Fried Chicken

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Blend all of the spices in a food processor until they're all the same size.. Whisk the spice blend into the flour.. Beat the egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl.

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1

Blend all of the spices in a food processor until they're all the same size.

Step 1

Blend all of the spices in a food processor until they're all the same size.

2

Whisk the spice blend into the flour.

Step 2

Whisk the spice blend into the flour.

3

Beat the egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl.

Step 3

Beat the egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl.

4

Cut the chicken apart into 10 pieces.

Step 4

Cut the chicken apart into 10 pieces.

5

Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk for 20 to 60 minutes.

Step 5

Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk for 20 to 60 minutes.

6

Dredge the chicken through the flour-spice blend.

Step 6

Dredge the chicken through the flour-spice blend.

7

Let the chicken pieces rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Let the chicken pieces rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.

8

Fill a pot or deep fryer with at least 5 inches (13 cm) of vegetable oil.

Step 8

Fill a pot or deep fryer with at least 5 inches (13 cm) of vegetable oil.

9

Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is 350 °F (177 °C).

Step 9

Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it is 350 °F (177 °C).

10

Fry the chicken in batches for 12 to 18 minutes.

Step 10

Fry the chicken in batches for 12 to 18 minutes.

11

Use a pair of metal tongs to transfer the chicken to a wire cooling rack.

Step 11

Use a pair of metal tongs to transfer the chicken to a wire cooling rack.

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