Crispy Oven-Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, wings)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.

3. 3

   Mix panko, flour, and all seasonings in a shallow dish.

4. 4

   Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.

5. 5

   Coat each piece thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.

6. 6

   Place on wire rack. Drizzle melted butter over each piece.

7. 7

   Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.

8. 8

   Chicken is done when internal temperature reaches 165°F.