Here is a detailed recipe to make fried chicken with crispy coating and juicy inside: Ingredients:
- 8 pieces of chicken
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- In a separate container or paper bag, mix the flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Then dip the chicken into the flour mixture, making sure to thoroughly coat each piece.
- Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet and let it rest for about 10-15 minutes to let the coating set.
- Heat 1.5 inches of oil in a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a bit of flour into it; if it sizzles, the oil is hot enough.
- Fry the chicken pieces in batches without overcrowding the pan, starting with dark meat. Fry each side until golden brown.
- Cover the skillet with a lid to help cook the inside of the chicken, then uncover and fry until the coating is crispy and deep golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Keep the fried chicken warm in a 275°F (135°C) oven while frying the remaining pieces.
- Serve hot.
This method gives you extra crispy, flavorful Southern-style fried chicken that is juicy on the inside.
