Miss Ora's Fried Chicken

Serves: 5

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

45

Sweetness

56

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Cornstarch

Directions:

1

Season chicken with salt and pepper

2

Cover; chill at least 4 hours or overnight

3

Combine flour, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bag

4

Working in batches, shake chicken in bag to coat well; transfer to a plate

5

Fit a large deep heavy straight-sided skillet with a deep-fry thermometer; add oil to measure 3/4"

6

Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer reads 350°F

7

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

8

Drain on paper towels and season with salt

9

Season chicken with salt and pepper

10

Cover; chill at least 4 hours or overnight

11

Combine flour, cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper in a large bag

12

Working in batches, shake chicken in bag to coat well; transfer to a plate

13

Fit a large deep heavy straight-sided skillet with a deep-fry thermometer; add oil to measure 3/4"

14

Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer reads 350°F

15

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

16

Drain on paper towels and season with salt