Subj : Re: Aging Out To : Shawn Highfield From : Dave Drum Date : Sat Nov 30 2024 05:21:32 -=> Shawn Highfield wrote to Dave Drum <=- SH>> That happens a lot. Seen it myself. DD> I don't "get it". It's a form of slow suicide. SH> Some people don't know what to do when they retire. DD> Being basically single with a house mate whose schedule seldom DD> matches mine I don't do much fried chicken at home. And only DD> occasionally a bird on the Ferris Wheel (rotisserie) which provides DD> me with several meals - and snacks. I'm more likely to do a stuffed DD> chicken breast or pork chops for a main course. SH> It's a lot of work for one. Even with an air-fryer. I've got a small(ish) air fryer for doing taters, mushrooms, or one/two pieces of chicken etc. And a tabletop toaster oven that is fan-forced. So it's, in effect al large air fryer/convection moven. Still, even with the cooking easy the prep can be a PITA. And messy. SH> I used to do that. However there are always people in the apartment SH> now and I feed them all. The way my place is laid out there is not a easy way to "entertain". If I'm going to feed a crowd it's easier to do the cooking and cater the grub at someone else's joint. Which has the added benefit that someone else does the dishes and cleans up - except for what I did doing the prep/cooking. Bv)= MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Air Fryer Fried Chicken Categories: Poultry, Dairy, Herbs Yield: 5 servings MMMMM--------------------------CHICKEN------------------------------- 4 lb Drumsticks or leg quarters; - split 1 ts Kosher salt 1 ts Ground black pepper 2 c Buttermilk MMMMM--------------------------COATING------------------------------- 2 c A-P flour 1 tb Lawry's season salt 1 ts Kosher salt 1 ts Ground black pepper 1 tb Garlic powder 1 tb Paprika Spray olive oil for cooking MARINATE THE CHICKEN: Season the chicken well with salt and pepper and then add it to a bowl with buttermilk. Chicken pieces should be covered with the buttermilk. Let it sit for at least an hour or up to overnight. BREAD THE CHICKEN: To prepare the breading mixture, stir together flour, seasoned salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Remove chicken pieces from buttermilk and shake off any excess; then dip in the flour mix and coat well. Transfer breaded chicken pieces to a clean plate or wire rack to rest. AIR-FRY THE CHICKEN: You will need to work in two batches if you are doing a full chicken. Spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick spray. Place half of the pieces in the basket of your air fryer. Try to ensure the pieces don't touch. Air needs to circulate around them. UDD NOTE: If you have a tabletop toaster oven w/fan you can use it as an "air fryer". Or a fan-forced regular oven. Spray the chicken pieces lightly with spray oil. Place the basket in the air fryer and turn the air fryer to 350ºF/175ºC. Cook for 14 minutes, then flip the fried chicken with tongs, spray lightly with oil a second time on the bottom side of the chicken, and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes, until chicken reaches 175ºF/80ºC. SIMPLE TIP! During the air frying process, if you pull out the chicken and notice any dry flour spots on the chicken, spray those spots lightly with oil. The breading will never crisp up if it doesn't have a tiny bit of oil to hydrate it. It will just burn. SERVE: When the fried chicken is ready, let it rest on a plate for a few minutes before serving. Serve immediately with salad, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, or your favorite fried chicken sides! Cooked fried chicken can be stored in the fridge for 5 days and reheated in a 300ºF/150ºC oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes: 4 to 6 servings By: Nick Evans RECIPE FROM:https://www.simplyrecipes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM .... There is no actual froot in Froot Loops. ___ MultiMail/Win v0.52 --- Maximus/2 3.01 * Origin: Sursum Corda! BBS-Huntsville,AL-bbs.sursum-corda.com (1:396/45) .