1-Follow these clear steps to make Buttermilk Fried Frazzles Chicken that’s crispy and full of flavor. This recipe serves 10-12 people and involves marinating 20 pieces of bone-in, skin-on chicken for about 1 hour and 30 minutes total. Start by preparing the marinade to lock in that tender juiciness.

2-First, mix the marinade ingredients thoroughly in a bowl, including 568 ml buttermilk, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon onion granules, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 2 teaspoons garlic granules, and 2 teaspoons salt. Coat the chicken pieces completely and let them marinate overnight or up to 24 hours for the best results.

3-Next, finely crush the 100 g crisps and combine them with 200 g cornmeal, 200 g plain flour, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried sage, 2 teaspoons onion granules, 1 teaspoon garlic granules, and 2 teaspoons sweet paprika in a bag; shake well to blend.

4-Remove the chicken from the marinade using a colander to drain excess, then coat each piece in the spiced mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 170°C test it by seeing if bread cubes brown in 40 seconds and preheat your oven to 160°C.

5-Line baking trays with kitchen paper and set wire racks on top. Fry 3-4 pieces at a time for 10-12 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 75°C, then transfer to the racks to crisp up. Keep them warm in the oven and reuse the oil if it’s still clean. For a similar quick meal idea, try our chicken stir-fry recipe for variety.