Southern Fried Chicken
For the Seasoned Flour Coating:
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour 🌾
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch (for extra crispiness) 🌽
- 1 tablespoon Salt 🧂
- 1 tablespoon Paprika 🌶️
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper 🖤
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 🧄
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder 🧅
- 1 packet (or 1 tsp) Poultry seasoning 🌿
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (adjust to heat preference) 🌶️
For Frying:
- 3–4 cups Frying oil (peanut oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil) 🫗
- 2 tablespoons (from 1 stick) Butter (added to oil for rich flavor) 🧈
