Southern Fried Chicken
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You can see from this photo how crispy this fried chicken looks. When people think about fried chicken, KFC often comes to mind and this KFC extra crispy recipe is the best method to recreate this classic dish in your own house, without having to make a trip across town. This extra crispy fried chicken recipe will bring a wonderful flavor, texture and fried chicken experience to your kitchen table, which you would swear was the Colonel's very own. Extra crispy fried chicken is simple to make, even if you are new to making southern fried chicken recipes, and you will want to make this time and time again.
KFC Fried Chicken Recipe - Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
When Colonel Sanders had perfected his original Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe, he then created a crispy fried chicken recipe that was marinated and then fried. This chicken recipe is double dunked in the coating to give it its unmistakably crispy texture and great flavor. If you cannot find Kentucky Fried Chicken marinade, try another chicken marinade. You will find different ones at the store. If you like your chicken extra crispy yet tender and moist inside, this is a great southern fried chicken recipe to try.
Make a KFC fried chicken recipe if you want to give your family the authentic flavor and texture of extra crispy fried chicken without going to a restaurant. This Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe is one of the best restaurant copycat recipes to make and the results are amazing. Serve it with coleslaw and mashed potatoes or French fries for an authentic KFC experience.
You are sure to love this delicious KFC extra crispy recipe and the paprika adds a flavorful zing. Served hot from the pan, this crispy fried chicken makes a heavenly dinner. There are few things in life so satisfying as biting into crunchy fried chicken, especially when surrounded by your family who are enjoying your home-cooked KFC fried chicken recipe just as much as you are.
KFC Fried Chicken Recipe - Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
Ingredients -
1 whole fryer chicken, cut up into 8 pieces
Kentucky Fried Chicken marinade
6 to 8 cups shortening
1 cup milk
1 beaten egg
2 cups all purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon paprika
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon MSG
2 ½ teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon pepper
Preparation:
Preheat the shortening in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F.
Trim any excess fat and skin from the chicken pieces and marinate them for a couple of hours.
Mix the milk with the egg in a bowl.
Combine the other dry ingredients in another bowl.
Drain the marinated chicken on paper towels.
Dip each chicken piece in the egg and milk, and then coat it in the dry flour mixture.
Dip into the egg and milk mixture again then back in the flour. Make sure every piece is well coated.
Stack the chicken on a plate until each piece is coated.
Drop the chicken pieces into the hot shortening, one at a time with tongs being careful not to splash any of the hot oil to avoid burns. Oven mits are a good idea.
Fry 4 pieces of chicken at a time until golden brown.
This will take 12 to 15 minutes. Stir the chicken halfway through the cooking time for an even finish.
Drain the chicken pieces on wire racks for 5 minutes and serve hot.
(Serves 3)