Classic Fried Chicken

Name: Classic Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups vegetable shortening

"If you like fried chicken that has real crunch and lots of flavor, then this recipe for Classic Fried Chicken is right up your alley. We give our chicken a buttermilk bath to make it extra-moist and flavorful, and coat it twice before frying it up so it's super crunchy. The results? The perfect, classic fried chicken. ..."

INGREDIENTS

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1 (3- to 3-1/2-pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

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2 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided

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2 cups self-rising flour

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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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1 teaspoon black pepper

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1 cup buttermilk

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2 cups vegetable shortening

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