Garlic Fried Chicken Crispy Garlic-Infused Southern Fried Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts 2 cups buttermilk 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) Vegetable oil, for frying Directions: In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and half the minced garlic. Add chicken and marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture. Fry chicken in batches for about 8-10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/75°C). Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with remaining fresh minced garlic while still hot for an extra punch of garlic flavor. Serve hot with your favorite sides. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Marinating Time: 2 hours | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal (per serving) | Servings: 4 servings #friedchicken #garlicchicken #southernfriedchicken #crispychicken #comfortfood #homemadefriedchicken #garlicflavor #friedfoodlover #crispyrecipes #dinnerideas #easyrecipes #familymeals #southerncooking #foodie #chickenrecipes #comfortmeals #crispycrust #spicyoptional #savoryfood #homemadeflavor 🍗🧄 Craving crispy, flavorful fried chicken? This Garlic Fried Chicken is golden, crunchy, and packed with a delicious garlic punch! Perfect for family dinners or game days! 😋🔥

Crispy Bang Bang Salmon Bites Crispy Salmon Bites Drizzled with Creamy Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika Salt and black pepper to taste Vegetable oil, for frying For the Bang Bang Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference) 1 tsp honey 1 tsp rice vinegar Directions: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar. Set aside. Marinate salmon pieces in buttermilk for at least 20 minutes. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge marinated salmon in the flour mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Fry salmon bites in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Drizzle or dip with Bang Bang sauce before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #crispyrecipes #salmonlovers #seafoodrecipes #homemadegoodness #bangbangsauce #quickdinners #weeknightmeals #easyfriedfood #salmonrecipes #asianinspired #spicyfoodie #comfortfoodfix #seafoodsnacks #pescatarianmeals #flavorpacked #pankocrust #deepfriedperfection #foodiefaves #dinnerideas #saucybites 🔥 Crispy, saucy, and downright irresistible — these Bang Bang Salmon Bites are the flavor bomb you’ve been waiting for! 🍣💥🍽️