Perfect Homestyle Fried Chicken

Perfect Fried Chicken

adapted via allrecipes.com

8 chicken leg drumsticks

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream
of chicken or mushroom soup

1 1/2  tsp. seasoning salt

1 egg

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons paprika

3/4  tsp. seasoning salt

pepper to taste

oil for frying

1.	In a shallow dish or bowl combine the soup, egg and seasoning salt (be careful, as soup is already salted); mix together. Dip chicken in mixture and turn to coat completely. Set aside.
2.	In a resealable plastic bag mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper. One at a time, place chicken pieces in bag, seal and shake to coat. Add more flour and/or cornstarch as necessary, but add them in equal parts (there should be an equal amount of each in the mixture).
3.	Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F. Be sure to use enough oil to cover chicken pieces.
4.	Place coated chicken on a baking sheet or platter and allow to sit until it becomes moist/doughy (this ensures nice and crispy chicken)
5.	Fry chicken pieces in oil for about 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear. Drain on baking rack or paper towels and serve.