Miss Ora's Fried Chicken

Name: Miss Ora's Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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.

4 servings

4 hr 55 min

Published October 4, 2025

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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