Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces; 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 quart vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

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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!