Triple-Dipped Fried Chicken

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

This fried chicken batter yields the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken. Served hot or cold, this fried chicken is a picnic family favorite.

Ingredients

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
4 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 1/2 cups beer, or as needed
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix 3 cups flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning together in a medium bowl.
3 Stir 1 1/2 cups beer, remaining 1 1/3 cups flour, egg yolks, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a separate bowl; thin with more beer if batter is too thick.
4 Moisten chicken pieces with a little water, then dip in seasoned flour mixture. Shake off excess and dip in beer batter, then dip in the seasoned flour mixture once more.
5 Lower chicken pieces carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy and well-browned, about 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
6 Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Enjoy!