Secret Recipes

Crispy Fried Chicken

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp chicken soup base
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 whole chickens cut into serving pieces
• 2 tsp seasoning salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup butter

In a large plastic or brown bag, combine first six ingredients. Sprinkle chicken pieces on all sides with Seasoning Salt; shake in the seasoned flour and lay on wax paper while oil is heating.

In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully add chicken, skin side down; cook until golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

NOTE: For the crispiest chicken, use a cast iron skillet.

Servings:

8