Delicious homemade Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Delicious homemade Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe, easy to prepare and full of flavor!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- YIELD 12 pieces
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon msg (monosodium glutamate-you can use Accent Flavor Enhancer)
- 6 cups Crisco cooking oil
- 2 frying chickens, with skin, each cut into 6 pieces
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the egg and milk.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining four dry ingredients.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the milk mixture until fully moistened. Roll the moistened chicken into the flour mixture until completely coated.
- Pour the oil into the pressure fryer and heat over medium heat to about 400.
- In groups of 4 or 5, drop the chicken pieces into the oil and lock the lid into place. When the steam begins shooting through the pressure release, set the timer for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, release the pressure according to manufacturer's instruct ions, and remove the chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain.
- Repeat with remaining chicken.
- TIDBIT: If you prefer not to use MSG, you may substitute an additional 1/2 TBS. of salt. Be aware however that using MSG produces the best clone of KFC's fried chicken.
Tips for the Best Kentucky Fried Chicken
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking kentucky fried chicken.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.