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best fried chicken ever!

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Susan Bartley
Beaverton, OR

My family loves Popeye's fried chicken and this recipe is every bit as good as Popeye's!

(1 rating)
yield 4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For best fried chicken ever!

  • 2/3 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    white pepper
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp
    paprika
  • 3
    eggs
  • canola oil for frying
  • 1
    chicken in pieces with skin on

How To Make best fried chicken ever!

  • 1
    Pour oil about 2/3" deep into frying pan and heat over medium heat.
  • 2
    In large bowl combine first 5 ingredients and whisk together. Break eggs into a medium bowl and beat till blended.
  • 3
    Check the oil by dropping a pinch of the flour mixture into it, if the oil bubbles rapidly around the flour it is ready for frying.
  • 4
    Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, than dredge it in the flour mixture, than repeat the process one more time. Place coated chicken into the frying pan. Fry for 15 to 25 minutes or until a light golden brown. Remove and place on a rack to drain. Serve and enjoy!

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