Crispy Fried Chicken
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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 3-pound cut-up chicken (about 8 pieces)
  • 1 cup pancake and waffle mix, such as aunt jemima original, buttermilk original, complete or buttermilk complete
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 to 5 cup vegetable oil or vegetable shortening
Directions
  1. Rinse chicken pieces well and pat dry. Combine pancake mix, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Coat chicken well with dry mixture, shaking off any excess mix. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer or large deep skillet to 375 degrees F. Fry 3–4 pieces at a time in hot oil about 10–15 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Drain chicken on wire cooling rack or paper towel.