Crispy Southern Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (2 1/2 lb.) frying chicken, cut into pieces
1 egg
1/4 c. oil
2 tsp. salt
1/2 inch oil for frying
2/3 c. water
2 tsp. sugar
3/4 ??? regular flour

Preparation

Beat together egg, water and 1/4 cup Crisco oil.
Add sugar, salt and flour; mix until smooth.
Dip chicken one piece at a time into batter.
Fry for about 25 to 30 minutes in an uncovered skillet which contains 1/2 inch of oil, heated to 365\u00b0 to 375\u00b0. Turn chicken often for even browning.