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How to Make Fried Chicken that Melts in the Mouth

The Different Ways to Make Fried Chicken

There are different ways of making fried chicken and you can choose from shallow frying or deep-frying. You can also oven fry chicken if you want to cut the calories but still have the fried chicken taste.

Different people have different ideas when it comes to making fried chicken recipes. Some people claim that the chicken needs to rest for half an hour between breading and frying. Others say it does not. Some people prefer to use oil and others use butter or shortening. Again, that is down to personal preference and you might like to experiment with a few different fried chicken recipes yourself.

Two things that everybody agrees on is that you should use young, lean chicken for the best fried chicken recipe results and that fried chicken tastes better when you eat it with your fingers!

How to Flour the Chicken before Frying

There are two different ways to apply flour and seasoning to your chicken before you fry it. You can put the flour and spices in a shallow dish and roll the chicken in the mixture. This does the job well and you can see what you are doing. Alternatively, you can put the flour and spices in a big bag and drop the chicken pieces in, a few at a time, shaking well to coat the chicken. This is a less messy way of doing it.

Tips for Shallow Frying Chicken

  • Cut the tips off the chicken wings at the last joint. The pieces will fit better in the skillet and nobody eats these bits. The butcher might have already done this.

  • Use a heavy skillet. Cast iron or stainless steel are both fine.

  • Use a big skillet. The chicken pieces can touch but they should not be crowded.

  • Many people consider melted shortening, like Crisco, better for making fried chicken than oil.

  • The shortening has to be the right temperature before you add the chicken. If the temperature is too low, the chicken will be greasy. The right temperature is between 355 and 360 degrees F.

  • The shortening should be between ½ and ¾ inch deep unless you are deep frying the chicken. If you are using a twelve-inch skillet, use a cup and a half of Crisco.

  • Turn the chicken frequently. When it is golden, brown it is done.

How to Make Deep Fried Chicken

If you want to know how to fry chicken in a deep fryer, you need to heat the oil to between 360 and 375 degrees F and drop the coated chicken pieces into it. Drop the larger pieces in later because the temperature drops when they go in. The chicken is done when it is golden brown. Remove the pieces as they are done and drain them on paper towels.

Flavoring the Oil before Frying the Chicken

For extra flavorful deep fried chicken, add a few thick onion slices to the oil before adding the chicken and remove the onion before you put the chicken in the oil. This adds a really good flavor to the oil.