southern fried chicken

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Blairsville, PA
Updated on Mar 1, 2014

found this in one of those little cookbooks at the checkout(big weakness for me. can't seem to pass them up)it's from a book called down-home cooking from wesson oil.love this recipe. it's just as good cold as it is hot.i only make it a few times a year but when i do i buy 2 large packs of chicken legs and fry away.my bf takes it to work and his buddies want to know where he buys it at.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2-3 pounds chicken
  • 2 cups self rising flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 - eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • - vegetable oil

How To Make southern fried chicken

  • Step 1
    Rinse chicken,pat dry and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Fill electric skillet no than half its depth with vegetable oil.Heat to 325-350 degrees F.
  • Step 3
    In large ziploc bag combine flour and seasonings.(I usually make extra and put in another bag in case flour mixture gets to clumpy after you start coating chicken)
  • Step 4
    Mix eggs with water.Put in dish large enough to dip chicken in.
  • Step 5
    Shake chicken, one piece at a time in flour mixture and lay on cookie sheet.
  • Step 6
    Dip chicken in egg mixture, then shake again in flour mixture til completely coated.
  • Step 7
    Fry chicken,a few at a time,skin side down for 15-20 minutes.(i usually can fit 8 legs in skillet at a time)
  • Step 8
    Turn chicken,put a lid on skillet and fry another 15-20 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Remove lid and continue to fry another 5 minutes.
  • Step 10
    Drain on paper towels and let set for 5 minutes before serving

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Category: Chicken
Keyword: #Fried
Keyword: #chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: Southern

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