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Today Is National Fried Chicken Day

The Honorable

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    I eat KFC. We don't do fried chicken really, in my family, we grill and roast it.
    About 30 years ago KFC was amazing. We'd get the big bucket with the Mash and Corn and be salivating on the way home. Nowadays it tastes so differently, it has an artificial taste to it.
     

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    I make AWESOME fried chicken, whenever I fry. I usually oven bake or air fry.
    I've been trying to air fry chicken for the longest, but it just never comes out right.
    I've air fried shrimp, steaks, burgers, veggies, etc. perfectly, but I can never get the crust on my chicken brown enough, even with cooking spray.
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    I've been trying to air fry chicken for the longest, but it just never comes out right.
    I've air fried shrimp, steaks, burgers, veggies, etc. perfectly, but I can never get the crust on my chicken brown enough, even with cooking spray.
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    You're probably not patting it dry before putting it in the Air Fryer. If you have too much moisture on the chicken it'll make the skin soggy.
     

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    You're probably not patting it dry before putting it in the Air Fryer. If you have too much moisture on the chicken it'll make the skin soggy.
    The skin isn't soggy, my flour just doesn't brown enough. The meat cooks well, it just comes out lighter colored than I prefer.
    I only have that issue with chicken for some reason.
     

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    About 30 years ago KFC was amazing. We'd get the big bucket with the Mash and Corn and be salivating on the way home. Nowadays it tastes so differently, it has an artificial taste to it.
    That's why we shouldn't be eating or promoting their fast debilitating death foods and greasing their profit margins in the process. None of it is wholesome!
     

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    Really??! Who gets to make these unctious decisions on what should be an observable 'national' day? 🤔 Have a thought for the genocide of chickens -it's not like they don't get eaten every day anyway 😂😂😂
    Don't try to ruin our fun, mate. We don't crap all over "eggs & beans for breakfast day", innit.
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    About 30 years ago KFC was amazing. We'd get the big bucket with the Mash and Corn and be salivating on the way home. Nowadays it tastes so differently, it has an artificial taste to it.
    Jackpot!!! With them banning trans fat KFC is now rubbery. It's nothing like it was in the 80s or 90s.
     

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    That looks good!
    Fam That Korean's mother was taught how to fry chicken from black GI's during the war. He is one of the rare Orientals that is on code. He never let my grandfather pay being a Korean vet, he tried that with me but Im no vet. MF's wouldn't take me because I am my mothers only son and then the Sargent gave me this book on how 5 white brothers were all killed in WWII killing off that whole family line. If I am correct it was called the 5 Sullivans.
     

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    Popeyes is top on that list for me, pepperoni fried chicken as well.😋
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    Fam That Korean's mother was taught how to fry chicken from black GI's during the war. He is one of the rare Orientals that is on code. He never let my grandfather pay being a Korean vet, he tried that with me but Im no vet. MF's wouldn't take me because I am my mothers only son and then the Sargent gave me this book on how 5 white brothers were all killed in WWII killing off that whole family line. If I am correct it was called the 5 Sullivans.
    I'll have to look for that book. It almost sounds like Saving Private Ryan.
    Also, please thank your grandfather for his service.
     

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    I'll have to look for that book. It almost sounds like Saving Private Ryan.
    Also, please thank your grandfather for his service.
    Thank you Fam. My grandfather passed on 12/25/1996 at 1:08am. My granny just passed 11/17/2021. But I will indeed tell him when I go to their mausoleum.
     

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    Popeyes is top on that list for me, pepperoni fried chicken as well.😋
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    I wanna try that pepperoni fried chicken. And I use to be able to kill that dance move before the stroke but now my coordination is all jacked up.
     

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    Thank you Fam. My grandfather passed on 12/25/1996 at 1:08am. My granny just passed 11/17/2021. But I will indeed tell him when I go to their mausoleum.
    I'm sorry, Brother. You have my condolences, for real. God bless their souls, and peace & light to you and your family.
     

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    Popeyes chicken has the perfect balance between the crispy and well seasoned coating while keeping the meat inside moist. I always appreciate when the actual meat has flavor down to the bone. Hard to beat that in the fast food realm.
     
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    About 30 years ago KFC was amazing. We'd get the big bucket with the Mash and Corn and be salivating on the way home. Nowadays it tastes so differently, it has an artificial taste to it.
    Man I remember. I worked there in high school. We had a buffet at our store, and for about a year, employees could just eat off the buffet whenever we wanted, and then finally, it was one employee meal per shift. it was original, crispy, and tender roast....probably the best i ever ate at thst point in my life.
     
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    Popeyes chicken has the perfect balance between the crispy and well seasoned coating while keeping the meat inside moist. I always appreciate when the actual meat has flavor down to the bone. Hard to beat that in the fast food realm.
    Popeyes is the best fast food chicken. However, i did have some one time at a buffet in another town that was even better.
     

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    Popeyes is the best fast food chicken. However, i did have some one time at a buffet in another town that was even better.
    I truly feel like a buffet setting would definitely allow for better fried chicken. The best fried chicken I've had outside of a fast food scene was probably from Big Daddy's Kitchen in East Point.
     

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    I truly feel like a buffet setting would definitely allow for better fried chicken. The best fried chicken I've had outside of a fast food scene was probably from Big Daddy's Kitchen in East Point.
    Have you ever tried Golden Corral? Buffet style with good food, desserts & drinks.
     

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    I grew up with KFC. That is what my parents always got. We would get it once a month as a Friday meal. We always did take out on Fridays. I never cared for Popeyes or Church's. Only had those spots a few times.

    I can't tell you the last time I ate at KFC though. It has been a few years at least. I'd rather eat my aunt's fried chicken if I am going to eat it. At least I know what the ingredients are and she uses hormone-free chicken.
     

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    I grew up with KFC. That is what my parents always got. We would get it once a month as a Friday meal. We always did take out on Fridays. I never cared for Popeyes or Church's. Only had those spots a few times.

    I can't tell you the last time I ate at KFC though. It has been a few years at least. I'd rather eat my aunt's fried chicken if I am going to eat it. At least I know what the ingredients are and she uses hormone-free chicken.
    I grew up on KFC as well, once per month. I eat meat lots less now, almost non existent. I'm guessing I'm more Vegetarian than Vegan, but working on it diligently.
     

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    KFC used to be good but their chicken sucks now. Hardee's has the best chicken, hands down. But I never got around to trying Popeye's chicken, I've heard good things about it. I know I'm crazy for never having it though. I haven't had Church's in decades, last I had them they were good.
     

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    I grew up on KFC as well, once per month. I eat meat lots less now, almost non existent. I'm guessing I'm more Vegetarian than Vegan, but working on it diligently.
    Meat in and of itself is good for us but not in excess. I think most people who eat it end up eating way too much of it. I remember reading that it takes the body something like 7 days to fully digest and break down a steak.
     

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    Yeah it's super greasy and tastes like fake meat just like The Honorable stated,
    Church's Chicken too! I stopped eating that brand years ago!
    Meat in and of itself is good for us but not in excess. I think most people who eat it end up eating way too much of it. I remember reading that it takes the body something like 7 days to fully digest and break down a steak.
    I hadn't eaten steak in nearly 5 years. Then my husband tested some out on our new grill. Ended up taking Dr. Sebi's Elixir that night & the next, clean as a whistle! 😁
     

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    Church's Chicken too! I stopped eating that brand years ago!

    I hadn't eaten steak in nearly 5 years. Then my husband tested some out on our new grill. Ended up taking Dr. Sebi's Elixir that night & the next, clean as a whistle! 😁
    They were so good 25 years ago. Those biscuits!

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