Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; ⅓ cup water; 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons paprika; salt; pepper; garlic powder; 1 quart buttermilk; 2 lbs chicken; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

3 eggs
⅓ cup water
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
salt
pepper
garlic powder
1 quart buttermilk
2 lbs chicken
oil (for frying)

1
Place chicken in a bowl and cover with buttermilk.
2
Cover and chill overnight.
3
In a bowl, whisk eggs and water.
4
In a large gallon freezer bag, mix flour, pepper, and paprika.
5
Remove chicken from buttermilk and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
6
Place all chicken pieces in freezer bag with flour mixture.
7
Shake until all pieces are evenly coated.
8
Remove chicken pieces one at a time, shaking excess flour.
9
Dip each piece in the egg mixture, and return to bag of flour.
10
After all pieces of been dipped in the egg mixture and put back in the bag, give it a second shake to coat chicken pieces again.
11
Heat oil in deep fryer or deep pan to 350 degrees.
12
Working in batches, drop each piece of chicken into the hot oil.
13
Fry for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown, turning occasionally if oil does not completely cover chicken.
14
Keep in mind that dark meat chicken takes longer to cook than white meat.

1105

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, ⅓ cup water, 4 cups flour, 2 teaspoons pepper, and more.

Yes, Crispy Fried Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crispy Fried Chicken

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