Carla Hall's Fried Chicken

A classic southern fried chicken recipe!

skill level

Easy

time

Over 120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Carla Hall

Get a taste of the South with Carla's fried chicken!

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step 1

ingredients 1 tablepsoon Salt
1 tablespoon Black Pepper
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon Onion Powder
1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
1 small Organic Chicken (broken down into 10 pieces)

instructions In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Combine the spice mixture and chicken pieces in a plastic zip bag and toss to coat and refrigerate overnight.
step 2

ingredients Peanut Oil

instructions Preheat 1/2-inch of Peanut Oil in a cast iron skillet to 360F.
step 3

ingredients 3 Eggs
1 cup Buttermilk
1/4 cup Water
Flour (to batter)
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
Salt
Pepper

instructions Lightly beat the eggs and combine with the buttermilk and water in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, add the flour, cornstarch and then season with salt and pepper. Dip each piece into the buttermilk mixture and then coat in flour. Fry pieces until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
step 4

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instructions Remove to a wire rack to drain excess oil, then serve.
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