Crispy Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

4 c All-purpose flour, divided
2 tb Garlic salt
1 tb Paprika
1 tb Pepper, divided
2 1/2 ts Poultry seasoning
2 Eggs
1 1/2 c Water
1 ts Salt
2 Broiler/fryer chickens (3
-1/2-4 pounds), cut up
Cooking oil for deep-fat
-frying

In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow bowl, combine 2 2/3 cups flour, garlic salt, paprika, 2 1/2 teaspoons pepper and poultry seasoning. In another bowl, beat eggs and water; add salt and remaining flour and pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then shake or dredge in flour mixture. In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 365 degrees. Fry chicken, several pieces at a time, for about 10 minutes, turning once or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy and the juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. Yield: 8 servings.

NOTES : "'Always a picnic favorite, this chicken is delicious hot or cold,' says rancher Jeanne Schitzler, of Lima, Montana