Easy Skillet Fried Chicken Recipe
This skillet fried chicken recipe is fool-proof, perfect for beginners! Here are some pro tips on how to season, bread, and fry delicious, juicy fried chicken every time!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken your favorite pieces
- 4-6 cups neutral cooking oil
- 4 tbsp Rosamae Seasonings Granny's Fried Chicken Seasoning
- 2 cups Self Rising Flour or all purpose flour
Instructions
- Start off by making sure that the chicken is nice and clean.2 lbs chicken
- Put the chicken in a bowl or baking dish. Season the chicken with 2 tbsp of Rosamae Seasonings Granny's Secret Fried Chicken Seasoning.4 tbsp Rosamae Seasonings Granny's Fried Chicken Seasoning
- Massage the seasonings into the chicken and all over. Cover the chicken and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next day, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it reach room temperature.
- Once the chicken is at room temperature, pour the oil into a large pan/skillet. Heat the oil up to about 360 F.4-6 cups neutral cooking oil
- While the oil is heating up, combine the flour & the remaining 2 tbsp of Rosamae Seasonings Granny's Secret Fried Chicken Seasoning.2 cups Self Rising Flour, 4 tbsp Rosamae Seasonings Granny's Fried Chicken Seasoning
- Combine the flour and seasoning. Mix until well incorporated.
- Next, coat the chicken with the seasoned flour. Let the breaded chicken sit for about 7 minutes before frying to ensure that the breading sticks.
- Now, slowly submerge the chicken into the hot oil. Be sure not to overcrowd the pain.
- Fry each batch of chicken for 15 minutes (if frying wings). If you're frying legs, thighs, or larger pieces, increase the cooking time. Be sure to pierce the chicken with a fork and make sure that there is no visible blood. If there is, continue to cook until there isn't any!
- Once the chicken is crispy, golden brown and cooked throughout, place it on a cooling rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- When the chicken is cool enough to eat, serve and enjoy with hot sauce!