- 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup dry potato flakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry. Pour buttermilk in a shallow dish or bowl and add chicken pieces. Place in refrigerator and marinate overnight.
- When ready to prepare, mix potato flakes, flour, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dredge marinated chicken in potato/flour mixture to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow coating to stick.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry chicken slowly over medium heat until golden brown and juices run clear.