"I have never made fried chicken before--ever. So for my first attempt (in my new cast-iron skillet, of COURSE I turned to Alton. Having read most of these reviews before starting, I was a little nervous--but I needn't have been. I followed this recipe step-by-step, even using smoked paprika as AB recommends, and the result was truly delicious. I believe the key is to not use all of the seasoning mix (it makes a LOT, be sure to let the chicken rest after dredging, and keep an eye on the oil temperature. It turned out so well, I even posted before-and-after pictures on Facebook. I knew I was on to something good when my husband, who doesn't care for any type of fast-food fried chicken, said it was super teh-yummy. High praise indeed!

"I have never made fried chicken before--ever. So for my first attempt (in my new cast-iron skillet), of COURSE I turned to Alton. Having read most of these reviews before starting, I was a little nervous--but I needn't have been. I followed this recipe step-by-step, even using smoked paprika as AB recommends, and the result was truly delicious. I believe the key is to not use all of the seasoning mix (it makes a LOT), be sure to let the chicken rest after dredging, and keep an eye on the oil temperature. It turned out so well, I even posted before-and-after pictures on Facebook. I knew I was on to something good when my husband, who doesn't care for any type of fast-food fried chicken, said it was super teh-yummy. High praise indeed!