2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1/3 c. beer
1 egg
Salad oil
1 (3 lb.) broiler fryer chicken, cut up

In a bowl with fork, mix first 3 ingredients. In another bowl beat together beer, egg and 2 teaspoons salad oil; stir liquid into flour mixture. Coat half of chicken pieces with batter.

In a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2 inch salad oil to 370 degrees. Fry chicken pieces until browned and tender, about 20 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels.