Perfect Fried Chicken

Directions

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   Whisk the egg & buttermilk together & submerge chicken pieces.
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   Cover & refrigerate overnight (minimally 6 hrs.
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   When ready to fry chicken: Mix flour, salt, celery seed & pepper in a shallow dish.
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   Heat 2 - 3 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350 to 365 degrees F (medium high heat).
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   While oil heats, remove chicken a piece at a time from the milk.
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   Let excess drip off.
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   Coat chicken evenly with flour & place on wire rack or wax paper for a few minutes.
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   When oil is hot, give 4 pieces of chicken a second coating of flour and carefully lower into skillet.
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    Handle with slotted spoon, as tongs can break the crust, turning occasionally.
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    When golden brown & cooked through (approx 8 - 12 min for breasts & wings & 10 - 12 minutes for legs & thighs), carefully remove to plate with papertowel on it or a rack.
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    (You may want to hold in a preheated 250 degree F oven to keep warm while you do the rest of the chicken.
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    ).
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    Prep time includes refrigeration time for chicken.
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    Recipe is easily increased.