Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Southern Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 12-3 lbs frying chickens; vegetable oil; 2 cups self rising flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 12 teaspoon ground sage; 14 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 eggs, beaten with; 2 tablespoons water

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 12-3 lbs frying chickens
vegetable oil
2 cups self rising flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
12 teaspoon ground sage
14 teaspoon garlic powder
2 eggs, beaten with
2 tablespoons water

Directions

1

Rinse chicken and pat dry; set aside.
2

Fill a large deep fry pot or electric skillet to no more than half its depth with oil.
3

Heat oil to 325F to 350F.
4

In bag, combine flour and seasonings.
5

Shake chicken, one piece at a time, in flour mixture until coated.
6

Dip in egg mixture, then shake again in flour mixture until completely covered.
7

Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, skin side down, for 10 to 14 minutes.
8

Turn and fry chicken 10 minutes, covered, then 3 to 5 minutes, uncovered, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.
9

Drain on paper towels.
10

Let stand 7 minutes before serving.