Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium fryer, cut up
3 to 4 c. vegetable oil
salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. paprika
1 c. flour

Preparation

Put oil in a large skillet, preferably cast-iron.
Heat on medium to high heat.
Salt chicken slightly.
In a medium size brown paper bag, put flour, a little salt and paprika.
Shake well. Put in 4 or 5 pieces of chicken and shake to coat well.
Test oil by dropping in a pinch of flour.
If it sizzles, put in the chicken.
Fry until light brown on bottom side.
Turn and continue frying until color is uniform, about 15 minutes per side.
Remove to paper towels and drain oil.
Serve hot or cold.