Today's Case:
Mrs Winner's Fried Chicken
Re: Mrs. Winners fried chicken
From: Cayla
To: Phaedrus
Date: 7/18/2025, 6:19 PM
On 7/18/2025 1:11 PM, Cayla wrote:
The only Mrs. Winners by me closed, and I sure would like to make their fried chicken. Thanks in advance for any help.
- Cayla
Hello Cayla,
Try the one below.
Phaed
Mrs. Winner's Best Fried Chicken (Copycat)
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Dry Rub:
1 small organic chicken, cut into 10 pieces
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
For the Wet Batter and Flour Mixture:
3 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup water
Flour or gluten-free flour blend (for coating chicken pieces)
2 tbsp cornstarch
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
For Frying:
Peanut oil (for frying)
Instructions:
Prepare the Dry Rub: Combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and
cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
Season the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a resealable bag, add the dry rub, seal, and
toss to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
Prepare for Frying: Two hours before cooking, remove chicken from the bag and refrigerate
uncovered to dry the skin.
Heat the Oil: Heat 1/2 inch of peanut oil in a cast iron skillet to 360°F, monitoring with a thermometer.
Create the Wet Batter and Flour Mixture: In one shallow dish, mix eggs, buttermilk, and water.
In another shallow dish, combine flour and cornstarch, and season with salt and pepper.
Coat the Chicken: Dip chicken pieces in the buttermilk mixture, let excess drip off, then
transfer to the flour mixture to coat completely, shaking off excess flour.
Fry the Chicken: Carefully place coated chicken in the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
Fry until golden brown, turning as needed.
Check for Doneness: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, which should
reach 165°F. If needed, reduce heat and continue cooking.
Drain and Serve: Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack over a baking sheet to drain and
maintain crispness. The baking sheet can be kept in a warm oven.
This recipe aims to replicate Mrs. Winner's fried chicken with a flavorful dry rub, tenderizing
buttermilk soak, and a crispy flour and cornstarch coating.
