Haha 😄🔥 you know it’s gonna be good just from the name. This is Slap Ya Momma–style Fried Chicken — crispy, spicy, juicy, unapologetically Southern.
Slap Ya Momma Fried Chicken
Serves: 4–6
Prep: 20 minutes + marinating
Fry: 15–18 minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
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1 whole chicken, cut up (or 3–4 lbs thighs/drumsticks/wings)
Marinade
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2 cups buttermilk
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2 tbsp Slap Ya Momma seasoning
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1 tsp hot sauce (optional but encouraged)
Seasoned Flour
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp Slap Ya Momma seasoning
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Optional: pinch of cayenne for extra heat
For Frying
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Peanut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Marinate
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Mix buttermilk, Slap Ya Momma seasoning, and hot sauce.
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Add chicken, cover, and refrigerate at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
2. Prepare coating
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Mix all flour and seasoning ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Dredge
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Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
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Dredge thoroughly in seasoned flour.
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For extra crunch, dip back into marinade, then flour again.
4. Rest (important!)
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Let breaded chicken sit 10–15 minutes before frying.
This helps the coating stick.
5. Fry
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry in batches:
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Dark meat: 14–16 minutes
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Breasts: 12–14 minutes
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Turn occasionally until golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F.
6. Drain & serve
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Drain on a rack or paper towels.
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Optional: sprinkle lightly with extra Slap Ya Momma while hot.
Pro Tips (This Is the Magic)
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Don’t overcrowd the fryer
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Keep oil temp steady
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Let the chicken rest after breading
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Bone-in = more flavor
Variations
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Oven-fried: Bake at 425°F on a rack, spray with oil, 40–45 minutes
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Air fryer: 375°F for 25–30 minutes, flipping once
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Hot chicken: Brush with cayenne-spiked hot oil after frying
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Boneless tenders: Same recipe, fry 6–8 minutes
Serve It With
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Biscuits & honey
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Coleslaw
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Mac & cheese
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Pickles & hot sauce
If you want, I can also give you a Slap Ya Momma fried chicken sandwich, wings version, or a Cajun gravy to drizzle on top