Crispy Fried Chicken
Experience the ultimate Crispy Fried Chicken with a perfect blend of preparation and cooking methods.
Equipment
- large plastic bag
- skillet
- Cookie Sheet
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces Approximately 4 pounds
Batter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour for coating
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Take your cut up chicken pieces and skin them if you prefer.
- Place flour in a large plastic bag and season it with paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip chicken pieces in buttermilk, then transfer them into the bag with flour, sealing and shaking to coat.
- Place the coated chicken on a cookie sheet or tray, and cover. Let sit until the flour has a paste-like consistency.
Cooking
- Fill a large skillet about ⅓ to ½ full with vegetable oil and heat until very hot.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet, browning them in hot oil on both sides.
- Once browned, reduce heat, cover the skillet and cook for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cover, raise heat again, and continue frying until crispy.
- Drain fried chicken on paper towels and keep in a warm oven while preparing the rest.
Notes
This recipe is based on various hints from past experiences and testing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 41gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
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