Mama's Fried Chicken

On this episode of The Soul Food Pod, join host Shaunda Necole as she introduces her mother, Mama Mary (Ma-Ma), for a conversation about how to make Mama's Southern fried chicken! Shaunda and her mom share their love for classic Southern fried chicken, and listeners learn the difference between Southern and soul food and the importance of seasoning. Shaunda and her mom share tips and tricks for how to make delicious fried chicken, including the evolution of fried chicken cooking appliances from the cast iron skillet to the deep fryer and air fryer. Then they reveal Mama's secret recipe for the best Southern fried chicken! What you'll learn in this episode? Get the answers to your Southern fried chicken frequently asked questions, including: How do you make fried chicken from scratch? What is the secret to good fried chicken? How do you prepare chicken before cooking? Do you season the chicken or the flour? What's the secret to keeping fried chicken crispy? Why does buttermilk make fried chicken better? What is the difference between fried chicken and Southern fried chicken? [00:01:56] Memories of Southern soul food with Mama Mary [00:04:32] The evolution of fried chicken appliances [00:05:54] The unveiling of Mama's fried chicken recipe! [00:08:25] Southern cooks' flavors and techniques [00:09:17] The secret to crispy fried chicken [00:10:12] Old-school cooking with Mama: self-rising flour tips [00:11:08] The buttermilk secret to perfect fried chicken [00:11:33] Discover the secrets to perfect Southern fried chicken [00:12:25] Soul food vs. Southern food [00:13:22] Where to get Mama Mary's iconic fried chicken recipe Resources mentioned in the episode: - Mama's fried chicken recipe: https://thesoulfoodpot.com/thesoulfoodpod-ep-4-mamas-fried-chicken/ Episode show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesoulfoodpot.com/podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast featured recipes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesoulfoodpot.com/category/soul-food-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Privacy policy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesoulfoodpot.com/privacy-policy/⁠ --------------- CONNECT with Shaunda Necole & The Soul Food Pot: The Soul Food Pot blog: ⁠https://thesoulfoodpot.com⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shaundanecole/⁠ Cookbooks: ⁠https://shaundanecoleshop.com/collections/soul-food-cookbooks⁠ Seasoning guides: ⁠https://shaundanecoleshop.com/collections/soul-food-seasoning