Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Chicken Salt & Reaper Hot Sauce

Fried chicken tastes better when no one’s watching. So close the blinds, grab some paper towel, and embrace the crunch. This crispy, golden buttermilk fried chicken hits all the right notes—juicy inside, crunchy outside, and powered by Fancy Hank’s Chicken Salt and a hit of Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce.

Yes, it’s got a few ingredients. No, you won’t be sharing.

Serves: 

• 4 as a snack,
• 2 if you’re going full goblin mode

Ingredients:

For the Marinade:

• 1kg chicken tenderloins
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp paprika

For the Breading:

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• 1 heaped tsp salt
• ¾ tsp black pepper
• ¾ tsp garlic powder
• ¾ tsp paprika

To Cook & Serve:

• 500ml vegetable or seed oil
• Fancy Hank’s Chicken Salt, for seasoning
• Fancy Hank’s Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce, for dunking

Method:

1. Marinate the Chicken
   1. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, cayenne, garlic powder and paprika.
   2. Add chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).
2. Prep the Breading
   1. Mix all dry breading ingredients in a separate bowl. Set aside.
3. Fry It Up
   1. Heat oil in a deep frypan or skillet over medium heat to 160°C.
   2. Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off, then toss in the flour mix until well coated.
   3. Fry in small batches for 6–8 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temp hits 75°C.
4. Finish & Serve
   1. Drain on paper towel and immediately hit with a heavy sprinkle of Chicken Salt.
   2. Serve hot with Reaper & Pineapple Hot Sauce on the side (or poured over if you like chaos).

Pro Tip:

This also slaps in a sandwich. Add pickles, slaw, and more hot sauce. Regret nothing.

Stock up on Fancy Hank’s Chicken Salt and Reaper Hot Sauce online or find a stockist near you. Your future fried chicken self will thank you.