Spicy Southern Fried Chicken

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the chicken. Place it on a big plate, chopping board, or pan.

Step 2

In a bowl, whisk together eggs and water. Toss with hot sauce. Mix the flour, pepper, garlic powder, and salt together in another bowl.

Step 3

Now, dip the chicken first in the egg blend, then in the flour blend, coating well.

Step 4

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Set a cooling rack on a baking tray and set it aside. If you're frying in batches, this will be used to transfer the fried chicken to the oven to stay warm.

Step 5

In a deep Wok or deep fryer, heat the oil around 350 degrees F. Fill the saucepan no more than halfway with oil. If using a Wok, use a candy thermometer to check the temperature.

Step 6

Fry the chicken in the oil for about 12-15 mins (if using thighs, wings, and legs) and for 8–10 mins (if using breasts). Make sure there's enough room for each piece of chicken; you might need to fry in batches. Once nicely browned and crispy, transfer the chicken pieces to a baking tray using a tong or slotted spoon and place them in the oven to retain the chicken warm.

Step 7

Serve it with your favorite dips or sauces, and enjoy!