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Gordon Ramsay’s buttermilk fried chicken is crispy, juicy, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, and fried until golden perfection for a restaurant-style result at home.

Gordon Ramsay’s Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Gordon Ramsay buttermilk fried chicken recipe that’s crispy, juicy, and packed with bold flavor. Easy homemade fried chicken with a crunchy golden coating and tender meat inside.

Ingredients 

  • 3 pounds Chicken pieces, bone in thighs, drumsticks
  • 3 cups Buttermilk
  • 3 cups All purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Start by soaking the chicken pieces in buttermilk and letting them marinate for at least a few hours, or overnight for best results. This step helps tenderize the meat and lock in moisture.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne to build a seasoned coating.
  • Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge each piece in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and fully cooked through. Drain on a rack or paper towels before serving hot.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Notes

Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket with oil. Place the coated chicken in a single layer and cook until golden and fully cooked, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 663kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 41gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 1035mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 696IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 177mgIron: 5mg