How to Make Slow Cooker Fried Chicken

Chicken pieces are first tossed in seasoned flour, then browned in a small amount of cooking oil, before finishing cooking in the slow cooker. Be sure to leave plenty of space between browned chicken pieces so the chicken stays somewhat crispy.

Ingredients

3 to 5 pounds chicken pieces, figure on about 8 pieces of chicken total to serve 4 people generously
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Vegetable shortening or vegetable oil

Steps

1
Spray a slow cooker pot with nonstick cooking spray.
2
Add vegetable shortening or cooking oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium-high flame.

Advertisement
3
Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a resealable food storage bag.
4
Add chicken pieces to seasoned flour and toss to coat.
5
Add coated chicken pieces to hot. Brown on all sides.
6
Drain browned chicken pieces on a paper towel lined plate or platter.
7
Add browned and drained chicken pieces to slow cooker pot.
8
Cover with lid.
9
Cook on high 1 hour then turn heat to low.
10
Cook chicken on low another 6 to 7 hours, or until tender.
11
Serves 4.

Advertisement