Southern Fried Chicken
This fried chicken recipe will give you the crispiest and crunchiest outside with the most moist and juicy meat on the side. Packed with flavour, this fried chicken recipe will fast become your favourite. Who needs KFC?
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g Plain Flour
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl mix the plain flour with all the rest of the dry ingredients until well combined
- 2
Crack the eggs and whisk until the egg yolks and egg whites are evenly combined
- 3
When ready to fry heat a pan with oil for deep frying until medium-hot ensuring that the oil is not too hot
- 4
Dip the chicken into the egg and then into the flour mixture before repeating by dipping into egg and flour again
- 5
Shake off any excess flour on the chicken then add the chicken into the fryer - there should be tiny bubbles surrounding them – and allow the chicken to cook undisturbed for 6-8 minutes until golden brown before flipping and allowing to cook for another 6-8 minutes until golden brown on the other side
- 6
Serve with French fries and the dip of your choice!