Alright 😄 here’s a “Slap Ya Momma”–style fried chicken recipe — extra crispy, juicy, and boldly seasoned Southern/Cajun-style 🍗🔥
🍗 Slap Ya Momma Fried Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken
- 3–4 lb chicken (legs, thighs, wings, or breast)
- Oil for frying (peanut, vegetable, or canola)
Marinade (Buttermilk Brine)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Seasoned Flour
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Slap Ya Mama seasoning
(or substitute below if you don’t have it) - 1 tsp paprika (smoked if possible)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne (adjust to heat preference)
- ½ tsp black pepper
If You Don’t Have Slap Ya Mama Seasoning
Mix:
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cayenne
- ½ tsp black pepper
🔥 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
- Mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Submerge chicken completely.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
2. Prepare the Dredge
- In a large bowl, whisk together all flour and seasoning ingredients.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.
- Dredge each piece heavily in seasoned flour.
- Pro move: Dip floured chicken back into buttermilk, then flour again for extra crunch.
3. Fry
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or Dutch oven.
- Fry in batches (don’t crowd the pan):
- Dark meat: 12–14 minutes
- White meat: 8–10 minutes
- Turn occasionally until deep golden brown.
- Internal temp should hit 165°F (74°C).
4. Rest & Finish
- Drain on a wire rack (not paper towels).
- Sprinkle lightly with extra Slap Ya Mama seasoning while hot 🔥
🤌 Serving Ideas
- Biscuits + honey butter
- Coleslaw
- Pickles & hot sauce
- Waffles (yes 😏)
If you want:
- 🌶️ Extra spicy
- 🍯 Honey-drizzled
- 🍔 Fried chicken sandwich
- 🍳 Air fryer or oven version
Just say the word.
