Miss Ora's Fried Chicken
Classic Southern-style fried chicken made with a crispy coating of flour and cornstarch, seasoned with salt and pepper. This recipe yields perfectly crispy chicken that's tender and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
- •1 whole chicken
- •½ teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •2 cups all-purpose flour
- •2 tablespoons cornstarch
- •4 cups canola or vegetable oil
- •2 ounces fatback
- •1 piece deep-fry thermometer
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cover; chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
240 min
- 2.
Combine flour, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bag. Working in batches, shake chicken in bag to coat well; transfer to a plate.
10 min
- 3.
Fit a large deep heavy straight-sided skillet with a deep-fry thermometer; add oil to measure 3/4". Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer reads 350°F.
15 min
- 4.
Working in batches and maintaining oil at 350°F, fry chicken and fatback (if using) until crisp and chicken is cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
30 min
