HOW TO DEEP FRY CHICKEN IN A POT RECIPES

Steps:

• Place 2 whole chickens in insert of turkey deep fryer (or 2 chicken halves in basket insert of large deep pasta pot); place insert in deep fryer (or pot). Measure number of cups of cold water needed to cover chickens by 1 inch; number of cups of water is amount of oil needed for deep-frying. Remove chickens from water and pat very dry. Thoroughly dry deep fryer (or pot) and insert; reserve.
• Mix salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in small bowl. Sprinkle chickens all over with seasoning mix. Let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 2 hours.
• Place required cups of peanut oil in deep fryer. (If using pasta pot, place oil in pot and attach deep-fry thermometer to side.) Heat oil over medium heat to 350°F. Pat chicken dry, if moist. Place 2 whole chickens in insert of deep fryer (or 2 chicken halves in basket insert of pot; reposition thermometer to side of basket insert).
• Carefully lower chickens into oil. (If using pot, increase heat to high.) Fry chickens until cooked through and instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, about 25 minutes.
• To avoid oil spills, very carefully and slowly lift chickens from oil. Using tongs, transfer chickens to rack set over baking sheet. (If using pasta pot, repeat with remaining chicken halves.)
• Cut whole chickens into quarters (cut chicken halves into 2 pieces). Serve.

Steps:

• Heat the shortening in a large, cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
• In a brown paper lunch bag, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Shake two chicken pieces in the bag to coat, and place them in the skillet. Repeat until all of the chicken is coated and in the skillet.
• Fry the chicken over medium-high heat until all of the pieces have been browned on both sides. Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove the lid, and increase heat to medium-high. Continue frying until chicken pieces are a deep golden brown, and the juices run clear.