Paula Deen's Fried Chicken

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   If you want to make your own self-rising flour, take 2 cups all-purpose flour and mix with 3 teaspoons of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt

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   In a medium sized bowl, beat the eggs with the water

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   Add enough hot sauce to make the egg mixture bright orange

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   In another bowl, combine the flour and pepper

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   Season the chicken with the house seasoning

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   Dip the seasoned chicken in the egg mixture and coat well in the flour mixture

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   Heat the oil to 350F in a deep pot.

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   This is important for consistent results.

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   (I used an infrared thermometer, but a food thermometer may be better.)

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    Do not fill the pot more than halfway with oil.

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    Fry the chicken in the oil until golden brown and crispy.

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    Dark meat: 13-14 minutes.

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    White meat: 8-10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.