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Crispy Fried Chicken *

Source of Recipe


Taste of Home: Best of Summer 2012



List of Ingredients



• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
• ½ cup cornmeal
  
• ¼ cup cornstarch
  
• 3 tsp salt
  
• 2 tsp paprika
  
• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
• 1 tsp rubbed sage
  
• 1 tsp pepper
  
• 2 eggs
  
• ¼ cup water
  
• 2 broiler/fryer chickens (3 to 4 pounds each), cut up
  
• Oil for deep-fat frying
  






Instructions



1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, salt, paprika, oregano, sage and pepper. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. Dip chicken in egg mixture; place in the bag, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
   
   
2. In an electric skillet, heat 1 inch of oil to 375° F. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy.
   
   
3. Place in two ungreased 15-x10-x1-inch baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juices run clear.
   
   Makes 12 servings.
   
   






Final Comments


I halved this recipe for our family and we still had plenty!