This fried chicken batter yields the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken I have ever tasted! It has been a picnic favorite in my family for years and tastes equally good served hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 4.33 cups all-purpose flour , divided
- 1.5 tablespoons garlic salt
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1.5 cups beer , or as needed
- 2 eggs yolks , beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 , 3 pound
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix 3 cups flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning together in a medium bowl.
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3
Stir 1 1/2 cups beer, remaining 1 1/3 cups flour, egg yolks, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a separate bowl; thin with more beer if batter is too thick.
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4
Moisten chicken pieces with a little water, then dip in seasoned flour mixture. Shake off excess and dip in beer batter, then dip in the seasoned flour mixture once more.
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5
Lower chicken pieces carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy and well-browned, about 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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6
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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