Triple-Dipped Fried Chicken

This fried chicken batter yields the crispiest, spiciest, homemade fried chicken. Served hot or cold, this fried chicken is a picnic family favorite.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 661 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1.5 cups beer, or as needed
• 1.5 tablespoons garlic salt
• 4.333 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix 3 cups flour, garlic salt, 1 tablespoon pepper, paprika, and poultry seasoning together in a medium bowl.

Step 3

Stir 1 1/2 cups beer, remaining 1 1/3 cups flour, egg yolks, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a separate bowl; thin with more beer if batter is too thick.

Step 4

Moisten chicken pieces with a little water, then dip in seasoned flour mixture. Shake off excess and dip in beer batter, then dip in the seasoned flour mixture once more.

Step 5

Lower chicken pieces carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until crispy and well-browned, about 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.