Yup, it's messy, but it's so delicious!I knew I had a photo. Shallow fry in an old Griswold #8 CI skillet. Yes, it is messy. I have also cooked it the same way outside on my Weber kettle. Way less mess that way.
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That's why I love my CI chicken fry pan. Deeper than a skillet and a dutch oven seems like over kill. If you ever see one at a garage sale (fools), estate sale or the goodwill, snap that baby up!
Well, you could make donuts in it too but I don't make donuts, so I donno.
I knew I had a photo. Shallow fry in an old Griswold #8 CI skillet. Yes, it is messy. I have also cooked it the same way outside on my Weber kettle. Way less mess that way.
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You need a Frywall Casy! I love mine...https://frywall.com/
I've seen those. I'd just have to wash the fry-cone, instead of cleaning the ceramic stovetop, which is really not that big of a deal. Frying my chicken outside is even easier. I just let the oil spatter all it wants.
Cooking good food is messy. But, IMO, it is worth it.
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If I owned one of these, I’d make sure leave it to someone I love in my will!That's why I love my CI chicken fry pan. Deeper than a skillet and a dutch oven seems like over kill. If you ever see one at a garage sale (fools), estate sale or the goodwill, snap that baby up!
I did not read this whole thread. But wanted to tell the OP a deep fryer is not required to make great fried chicken.
Chicken pieces heavily seasoned with salt and pepper then dredged in flour and a heavy skillet or other vessel can be used.
You use much less oil and to me, my fried chicken comes out better with a cast iron skillet or one of my deep/high sided aluminum skillets with about an inch or so of oil.
I do use my "Fry Daddy" for wings sometimes. I can cook 8 wing sections at one time. Very crispy and very fast.
Just remember to season the pieces well with salt and pepper.
I also put a little salt and pepper in the flour. I use paper lunch sacks and shake up the chicken to flour it.
Is this still available, or something similar? I think I’m in love with it!That's why I love my CI chicken fry pan. Deeper than a skillet and a dutch oven seems like over kill. If you ever see one at a garage sale (fools), estate sale or the goodwill, snap that baby up!
Is this still available, or something similar? I think I’m in love with it!
I bought this combo at the Lodge factory outlet in Sevierville, TN this past summer. I also bought a second skillet for our daughter. She was eyeing the 3-quart pot; I told her I'd bring it back at Christmas time if I didn't use it much. One pot of chili later...she's getting it this Christmas. It does look perfect for frying chicken, and I have used the skillet part often, so I would think this would be a good value for you. I just might give a go at my first batch of Southern fried chicken when we're at Loverly's place over the holidays.Is this still available, or something similar? I think I’m in love with it!