Batter-Fried Chicken

When it comes to fried chicken, deep-frying is the only way to keep the batter where it belongs and evenly browned all over. The crust on this chicken literally shatters when you bite into it. And that’s what I want inscribed on my tombstone, as it took me a lot of tries to get that effect.

If you don’t have Southern roots, or are unfamiliar with our region’s gourmet traditions, try these with Waffles, a combo that will make your head explod