Soul Food Style Fried Chicken with Spiced Cajun Seasoning

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Golden fried chicken marinated in buttermilk and coated with a spicy Cajun seasoning blend for a crispy, flavorful crust. This Southern American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken drumsticks, buttermilk, hot sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces chicken drumsticks
2 cups buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups buttermilk and 2 tbsp hot sauce. Add 8 chicken drumsticks, coating completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2: In a large shallow dish, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme.
Step 3: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
Step 4: Remove each drumstick from marinade and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
Step 5: Fry chicken in batches, turning occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 6: Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite sides.