Southern Fried Chicken - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cut up frying chicken
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cups oil

Preparation

In a 12 inch skillet (or cast iron skillet) heat oil to 325.
Combine flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt, garlic and paprika.
Coat dampened chicken in flour mixture, and shake any excess off.
Place chicken in hot oil brown evenly on all sides.
When lightly browned (15 to 20 minutes) reduce heat; cover cook slowly 30 to 40 minutes.
Uncover the last 5 to 10 minutes increase heat to crisp skin.