fried buttermilk chicken legs

Name: Fried Buttermilk Chicken Legs
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 12 - each chicken legs; 1 quart(s) low fat buttermilk; 3 tablespoon(s) hot sauce; 12 clove(s) garlic, bruised; 2 cup(s) flour; - salt and pepper; - canola oil for frying

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Tony G.

Cumming, GA

Updated on Apr 2, 2015

Always a favorite for young and old, they are even better the next day served cold with a big dollop of potato salad and slaw.

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cook time 15 Min

method Pan Fry

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 - each chicken legs
1 quart low fat buttermilk
3 tablespoons hot sauce
12 cloves garlic, bruised
2 cups flour
- salt and pepper
- canola oil for frying

How To Make fried buttermilk chicken legs

Step 1

In a large bowl that can be covered; mix buttermilk, hot sauce, and crushed garlic. Place chicken legs in bowl; cover and refrigerate for 24 hrs.

Step 2

In a resealable gallon zip lock, mix flour and the salt and pepper. Remove chicken legs from buttermilk mixture with tongs, tapping on bowl to remove excess buttermilk. Place legs in bag; give it a good shake, then press the flour mixture into the chicken legs.
Step 3

Heat oil at medium high heat; place chicken legs in oil and fry 7-8 minutes per side.
Step 4

Place on plate with paper towels to cool.
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