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Old Fashioned Fried Chicken

Serves 1
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Old Fashioned Fried Chicken

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Serves 1

Directions

  1. 1Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup corn starch, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 5 teaspoons black pepper (or 4), 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon Tony's (optional).
  2. 2Stir the dry ingredients well.
  3. 3Add 1 and 3/4 cup cold water to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly to create the batter.
  4. 4Place the batter in the fridge to thicken up.
  5. 5Prepare the brine by mixing 1 quart of water, 1/4 cup salt, and 1/4 cup sugar.
  6. 6Add 4 pounds of chicken (such as legs) to the brine and stir well.
  7. 7Place the chicken in the brine in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
  8. 8After 30 minutes to an hour, remove the chicken from the brine and dry it thoroughly.
  9. 9Heat oil (peanut oil recommended) in a large pot to 350 degrees F, using a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
  10. 10Dip a few pieces of dried chicken into the batter.
  11. 11Carefully place the battered chicken into the hot oil.
  12. 12Fry the chicken for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 170-175 degrees F using a meat thermometer.
  13. 13Remove the fried chicken and place it on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  14. 14Serve and enjoy the crispy fried chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1.75 cup cold water
  • 1 tsp Tony's
  • 1 quart water
  • 0.25 cup salt
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 4 pounds chicken (legs)
  • peanut oil

Equipment

large potthermometermeat thermometerwire rack

Tips

  • Do not skip the brine step for juicy chicken.
  • Make sure to dry the chicken well before battering so the batter sticks.
  • Maintain oil temperature at 350 degrees F to prevent batter from falling off.

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