Paula Deen Fried Chicken Recipe
Paula Deen's fried chicken makes it truly a beloved classic in Southern cooking. There's nothing like!The key to success is using young, organic chickens, which tend to stay juicy and moist, especially when fried properly.I also recommend using a cast-iron skillet for frying to achieve an even, crispy coating.Oh and don’t forget to season the flour mixture generously for maximum flavor.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
- 2 cups Self-rising flour
- 3 Eggs
- 1/3 cup Water
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- Peanut oil for frying
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your peanut oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Fill the pot no more than halfway with oil.
- In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together with 1/3 cup water and add enough hot sauce until the mixture is bright orange.
- This won’t make the chicken spicy, so use liberally if desired.
- In another shallow bowl, combine 2 cups of self-rising flour with 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Keep this flour mixture nearby as you prep the chicken.
- Dip each piece of seasoned chicken into the egg mixture, letting any excess drip off.
- Then coat the chicken thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Carefully place the chicken into the hot oil.
- Fry the chicken pieces until they're golden brown and crisp, approximately 13-14 minutes for dark meat and 8-10 minutes for white meat.