Fried Chicken

• 2 1/2 lb. frying chicken (pieces)
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 2 c. shortening

1. Rinse chicken and pat dry.
2. Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in a plastic bag.
3. Combine garlic powder, oregano and cayenne in shaker.
4. Heat shortening to 375u0b0 in a heavy deep skillet.
5. Beat eggs in water.
6. Shake chicken a few pieces at a time in flour mixture to coat.
7. Dip in egg mixture, then shake again in flour mixture.
8. Fry for 10 minutes, skin side down, turn and fry for 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
9. Remove and drain on paper towels.
10. Sprinkle with spice mix.

chicken, flour, salt, paprika, pepper, eggs, water, garlic powder, ground oregano, cayenne pepper, shortening

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=39153 (may not work)