Fried Chicken
6 to 10 cups vegetable oil
Frying chicken pieces - use wings, drumsticks, thighs or
combination
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons paprika
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven or electric
fryer. Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Season
chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; Set aside.
In a shallow bowl or resealable bag, combine remaining salt and
pepper with the flour and paprika. In a separate dish, mix
together the eggs and evaporated milk until well combined. Roll
the seasoned chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until
well coated. Then, dip chicken in the milk and egg mixture,
followed by another coat of seasoned flour. Allow the chicken to
sit in the flour and dry out for about 5 minutes, ensuring that
the coating will stay on better. Carefully add the chicken pieces
to the fryer as will fit without touching. Do not crowd the pan
or the temperature will lower, making the chicken greasy.
Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other
side 5 minutes. Cook for about 10 minutes total, or until the
pieces begin to float. Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper
towels to drain, about 5 minutes.
If desired, serve with barbecue dipping sauces or place chicken
in large bowl and coat with sauce immediately prior to serving.
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