Southern Fried Chicken
Description
This Southern fried chicken recipe seasons chicken pieces with flour and spices, then quickly fries them in hot oil until golden, crispy, and irresistible.
Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon paprika
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salt to taste
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
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1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Combine flour, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken pieces to the bag; toss to coat.
3
Place floured chicken pieces on a wire rack set over a baking sheet; reserve remaining flour in the bag. Refrigerate chicken until flour looks pasty, about 45 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, heat 1 ½ inches oil in a deep fryer or 5-quart heavy pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5
Place chicken pieces back into the reserved bag of flour; toss to coat. This will help the coating cling nicely to the chicken pieces for crispier results. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C).
6
Lower chicken pieces, 2 to 3 pieces at a time, carefully into the hot oil. Fry until golden, flipping once, 8 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near but not touching bones should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
7
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep fried chicken warm in the preheated oven while frying remaining chicken.
8
Serve hot and enjoy!