Crispy Fried Chicken

By pavaldez

Book: The DVO.com Cookbook -- A Tasty Collection of Best Recipes from DVO.com
Chapter: Cook'n Deep Fried

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds cut-up frying chicken
• Shortening for deep frying
• Seasoned flour
• 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• CRISPY BATTER
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg yolk beaten
• 3/4 cup water

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients; set aside.

Combine flour and seasonings in medium bowl.

Combine egg yolk and water. Add gradually to dry ingredients.

Heat Crisco to 365°F in deep fryer to a depth of about 2 inches.

Moisten chicken pieces.

Dip in seasoned flour, then batter, then back in seasoned flour. Fry in hot Crisco for 15 to 18 minutes or until well browned.

Drain on paper