Crispy Fried Chicken Leg

Crispy fried chicken doesn t have to be a messy labor intensive task.

Crispy fried chicken leg. With this two step skillet and oven method you don t sacrifice the crunchy coating and flavor you get with deep fried chicken. Once oil is hot and ready for frying place chicken leg into the oil for frying. Once legs are fried to a golden brown remove from oil and place on a double folded paper towel on a plate. Drain the fried chicken legs on absorbent paper.

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. I rarely give a recipe an overall rating of five stars. An average chicken leg will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes when deep pan frying but it s also advisable to check the chicken s internal temperature to ensure the meat is cooked to 165 degrees fahrenheit. Continue cooking turning once until chicken pieces are golden brown and cooked through.

Pour the oil into a deep skillet or deep fryer and heat it to 350 degrees f. How to make crispy juicy fried chicken that s better than kfc yield serves 4 to 6. Fry chicken in hot oil in batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center 8 to 10 minutes per side. Thighs may take longer to fry than drumsticks.

This basic fried chicken recipe soaks drumsticks in buttermilk then dredges them in seasoned flour. Helpful 228 cynigal rating. Thanks for a wonderful recipe that definitely makes crispy fried chicken. Repeat steps 5 8 for each chicken leg allowing up to 3 legs to fry at one time.

Place the chicken leg back into the flour mixture and cover it again in flour. Add chicken thighs and legs and cook for several minutes. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack or a paper towel lined tray to drain. This one deserved every one of the stars.

Fry the chicken legs in hot oil in 2 portions for 10 minutes each. Prep time 45 minutes. This chicken recipe uses two methods to make perfect oven fried chicken with crispy skin and fabulous flavor. Bone in chicken pieces about 4 pounds total preferably 4 drumsticks and 4 thighs.

I used poultry seasoning lots of paprika and. Add other chicken pieces being careful not to overcrowd skillet. Why is my fried chicken not crispy. They re pan fried to perfection in batches resulting in chicken that s moist inside and wonderfully crispy on the outside.

Cook time 45 minutes. This was a true winner and i couldn t believe how crispy and juicy it was. Keep chicken warm in preheated oven while frying remaining pieces.