Put a chip pan or deep pot on the stove. Add oil into it to be at least 2 inches deep. Heat the oil on medium heat to a temperature of 350F. Add in the seasoned chicken breast and fry for 12 minutes till it’s golden brown and cooked inside.
My mother used to surprise us on Sundays with this deep-fried chicken breast, which we would eat while watching Walt Disney on TV.
Ingredients For deep fried chicken in french fryer
4-6 boneless or bone-in, skin on or off, chicken breasts, or a whole chicken
1 – 2 pkgs crushed ritz crackers
2 eggs beaten, with 1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups all purpose white flour
salt, pepper, paprika,tumeric,onion powder to taste
1 – 2 qts cooking oil to withstand high heat
How To Make deep fried chicken in french fryer
1 Soak chicken in cold salt water overnight in the refridgerator, covered with plastic wrap. The next day, drain water off chicken, and pat dry with paper towelling. In 3 separate medium sized bowls, (1)ritz cracker crumbs (crushed), (2) Flour with spices mixed in, (3)egg and milk mix).
2 Dip chicken breast in egg mixture, then flour mixture, then egg mixture again, then roll into cracker mix. Deep Fryer should be heated to 350 degrees, with 2 to 3 quarts of cooking oil, then increase to 425 degrees. Cook 2 breasts at a time in fryer for 20 minutes, or until golden brown crispy, remove from fryer and drain on plate covered with paper towel. Keep in warm oven at 200 degrees till ready to serve. Continue cooking remaining breasts as listed above. If using whole chicken frying time is less.
3 Chicken is great served with your favorite green vegetable, beets, or cranberry sauce, and/or home fried potatoes. Mom used to include biscuits with honey butter, and for dessert a homemade peach or apple pie.
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FAQ
How long does it take to fry a piece of chicken in a deep fryer?
Heat oil to 375°F. Fryer basket should contain 1 layer of chicken. Carefully lower basket into the hot oil. Fry for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown breading and a meat thermometer reading of 180°F.
What temperature should I deep fry chicken breast?
You’ll be looking for an oil temperature of 325°F, and you’ll want to maintain that temperature as much as you can when frying chicken.
How do you fry chicken breast without drying it out?
Instructions
Flatten the chicken breasts. …
Season the chicken breasts. …
Heat the pan. …
Without stirring, cook the chicken breasts over medium heat for one minute.
Flip the chicken breasts. …
Turn the heat down to low. …
Cover the pan and cook on low for 10 minutes.
Allow to sit for an additional 10 minutes after turning off the heat.
How do you properly deep fry chicken?
chicken breast at 350°F (177˚C) for 25 to 30 minutes. Check that the internal temperature of the meat is 165°F (74°C) using a meat thermometer.
How long does it take to fry a chicken breast at 350?
Chicken strips and chicken tenders should be deep-fried at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for three to five minutes. Churros should be deep-fried at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for two to four minutes. Crispy Fried Chicken should be deep-fried at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for twelve to fifteen minutes.
