Description
Southern comfort meets culinary perfection with Paula Deen’s legendary fried chicken. Crispy golden exterior and juicy meat inside promise a mouthwatering journey through classic Southern hospitality that will satisfy you completely.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 ½ pounds (1.13 kilograms) chicken, cut into pieces
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- Paula Deen’s House Seasoning
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup hot red pepper sauce
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C), maintaining a level no more than halfway to prevent dangerous oil splatters.
- Create a vibrant orange-hued marinade by whisking eggs with hot sauce in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Season chicken pieces comprehensively with Paula Deen’s House Seasoning, massaging the spices into every crevice to ensure maximum flavor penetration.
- Dunk each seasoned chicken piece into the egg and hot sauce mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off before generously coating with self-rising flour, gently shaking to remove loose powder.
- Carefully lower flour-coated chicken into the sizzling oil, maintaining a consistent temperature to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior.
- Fry dark meat cuts for approximately 13 to 14 minutes and white meat portions for 8 to 10 minutes, monitoring color and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- Remove chicken using metal tongs, allowing excess oil to drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels to maintain the crispy texture and reduce greasiness.
Notes
- Maintain precise oil temperature to prevent greasy or burnt coating during frying.
- Select a deep pot with half-filled oil for safe and uniform chicken cooking.
- Create an extra crispy exterior by double-dredging chicken in egg and flour mixture.
- Ensure chicken safety and perfect doneness by using a meat thermometer.
- Preserve crispiness by cooling fried chicken on a wire rack for optimal air circulation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 609
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 746mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Carbohydrates: 24.7g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 34.8g
- Cholesterol: 219mg