# Old Fashioned Fried Chicken

A crispy, old-fashioned fried chicken recipe using a special batter and brine, ensuring a juicy and flavorful result.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- thermometer
- meat thermometer
- wire 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.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2026-05-19

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