I fried legs in a pot filled with oil. Took about 15 minutes for 2 legs. This recipe is for a lot of fried chicken.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Fried
Equipment
Deep Fat Fryer or deep pot
2 Shallow Dishes
Cooling Racks
Ingredients
4cupsall-purpose flourdivided
2tablespoonsgarlic salt
1tablespoonpaprika
3teaspoonspepperdivided
2-1/2teaspoonspoultry seasoning
2large eggs
1-1/2cupswater
1teaspoonsalt
2broiler/fryer chickens3-1/2 to 4 pounds each, cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying
Instructions
In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour, 2 tablespoons garlic salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper and 2-1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning.
In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in the flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat.
In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
Working in batches, fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, about 7-8 minutes on each side.
Drain on paper towels.
Garlic Salt
I didn't have any garlic salt, so here is how to make it. Mix one part garlic powder with three parts salt.