Crispy Fried Chicken

Get your Fry Daddy ready--this is an easy, yummy, quick-prep recipe for delicious fried chicken, no special/crazy ingredients required!  A few days back, it was national fried chicken day (yes, really) and I had to participate, right?  I mean, it would have been unpatriotic or something had I not... lol.  Anyhow, I was a bit busy that day and didn't have time for my favorite fried chicken recipe, plus no buttermilk on hand, thus I chose to try this one.  Very happy I did, too--it's another 10!  Will be making again and again :)

Link to original recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/crispy-fried-chicken

Ingredients:

4 c. all-purpose flour, divided
2 T. garlic salt
1 T. paprika
3 tsp. coarse ground black pepper, divided
2 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
2 large eggs
1 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. salt
3 1/2 to 4 lbs. bone-in chicken pieces (I used drumsticks only this time)
oil for deep frying (I used a mix of peanut and canola oil this time, which worked well)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in deep fryer to 375°F.

2. Combine 2 2/3 c. of the flour, garlic salt, paprika, 2 1/2 tsp. of the pepper, and poultry seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.

3. In a (separate) shallow dish, beat eggs and water until combined.  Add salt and the remaining flour and pepper, stir to combine.  (*note: I added the flour 1/3 of cup at a time, though the original recipe didn't indicate to do so.)

4. Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture, then place in bag (or dish) of dry mixture and shake/turn to coat.

5. Fry in small batches (I did 3 drumsticks at a time) for around 10 minutes per batch (they should float and register 165°F internal temp after removal).  Remove and drain on paper towels (or wire rack placed over baking sheet, as I prefer).  Enjoy!!