Popeye Fried Chicken ​
Servings: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons seasoning salt
  • 1/2 (.7-ounce) package dry italian-style salad dressing mixes
  • 1/2 (1-ounce) package dry onion soup mixes
  • 1/2 packet dry spaghetti sauce mixes
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup oils for frying
  • 1/2 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
Directions
Step 1 In a shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, cornstarch, seasoning salt, paprika, baking soda, dressing mix, soup mix, spaghetti sauce mix, and sugar. Place cereal crumbs in another shallow dish or bowl, and mix together eggs and water in a third shallow dish or bowl.
Step 2 Heat oil (1 inch deep) in a huge skillet over medium-high temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 3 Dip chicken pieces into dry coating mix, egg/water mixture, cereal crumbs, briefly into the dry mix once again, then drop into hot oil skin side down. Brown for three to four 4 minutes, then brown the other side of every piece.
Step 4 Place browned chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish, skin side up, and cover dish with aluminum foil leaving one side open for escaping steam.
Step 5 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender and juices run clear. Remove cover and bake another five minutes to let coating become crisp; serve.