Extra-Crispy Traditional Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tbsps. salt
- 1 1/2 tsps. pepper
- 3/4 tsp. paprika
- 4 large eggs
- 3 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
- Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- OR
Directions
- Step 1
COMBINE flour, salt, pepper and paprika in medium bowl. Whisk eggs in separate medium bowl.
- Step 2
ADD chicken to flour mixture, 1 to 2 pieces at a time, turning to coat completely. Using tongs, dip in eggs to coat. Return to flour mixture, turning to coat completely. Let stand on wire rack 10 minutes to set coating.
- Step 3
HEAT 1/2-inch deep oil or melted shortening in 12-inch skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Add chicken and cook, uncovered, 8 minutes. Turn chicken. Cook an additional 9 to 11 minutes or until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 180°F, turning chicken during the last few minutes for even browning. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 4
EXTRA CRISPY BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN: Combine 3 cups buttermilk and 2 teaspoons salt in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat chicken. Chill several hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally. Drain chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Prepare as instructed above.
Serving size
(1/4 of recipe)
- Calories 730
- Calories from Fat390g
- Total Fat 45g
- Saturated Fat 9g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 280mg
- Sodium 2150mg
- Potassium 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates 28g
- Dietary Fiber 1g
- Sugars 0g
- Protein 53g
- Vitamin A 0%
- Vitamin C 0%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Calcium 0%
- Thiamin 0%
- Niacin 0%
- Zinc 0%
- Riboflavin 0%
- Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet