Recipe(tried): Crispy Fried Chicken (with seasoned flour using paprika and poultry seasoning)

CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN

"Always a picnic favorite, this chicken is delicious hot or cold."

4 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper, divided use
2 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 (3 1/2 to 4 pounds each) broiler/fryer chickens, cut up
Cooking oil for deep-fat frying

In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow bowl, combine 2 2/3 cups flour, garlic salt, paprika, 2 1/2 teaspoons pepper and poultry seasoning.

In another bowl, beat eggs and 1 1/2 cups water; add salt and remaining flour and pepper.

Dip chicken in egg mixture, then shake or dredge in flour mixture.

In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 365 degrees F.

Fry chicken, several pieces at a time, for about 10 minutes, turning once or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy and the juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Makes 8 servings