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Beer Batter Chicken

4 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsifted flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Qt. corn oil
  • 1 cup beer
  • 3 lbs Chicken, cut in parts

Make it step by step

  1. In large bowl, stir together first 3 ingredients.
  2. Pour corn oil into heavy 3 qt. saucepan or deep fryer, filling no more than 1/3 full.
  3. Heat over medium heat to 375 degrees.
  4. When ready to fry, gradually stir beer into flour mixture until smooth.
  5. Dip Chicken, 1 piece at a time, into batter; shake off excess.
  6. Fry,a few pieces at a time, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown and Chicken is tender.
  7. Drain on paper towels.
  8. Keep warm while frying remaining pieces.
  9. Makes 4 servings.

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