Best Mustard Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
14 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (3 to 3 ½-pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 cups vegetable oil
Directions
  1. Whisk together the buttermilk, paprika, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, mixing to coat them with the marinade.
  3. Cover the bowl, and let the chicken sit in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk, and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. Use a basting brush to coat the chicken pieces with a thin layer of yellow mustard.
  6. Mix the flour, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder in a gallon-size resealable bag, shaking to combine.
  7. Add 2 pieces of the chicken at a time to the bag, and shake to coat. Repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
  8. Heat the oil to 375 F in a large pot, Dutch oven, or fryer.
  9. Carefully lower the chicken a few pieces at a time into the hot oil.
  10. Cover, and fry the chicken until deep golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  11. Turn the pieces over, and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 F for wings and breasts and 175 F for drumsticks and thighs.
  12. Let the chicken cool slightly before serving.