Crispy Fried Chicken | Video
Crispy fried chicken featuring the ultimate recipe for perfectly crispy fried chicken.
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Ingredients
Marinate chicken:
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
Other ingredients:
- 2 cups all purpose flour plain flour
- 3 tablespoons corn flour cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups water
- Oil for deep frying
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken wings in a bowl. Add minced garlic, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper. Season with salt. Toss to coat chicken with the spices. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Place all purpose (plain) flour and corn flour (cornstarch) in a deep bowl. Add paprika and oregano. Mix. Season with salt.
- Pour water into another bowl.
- Coat chicken with flour. Dip chicken in water. Coat with flour again. Shake off excess.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully add chicken wings to oil. Do not crowd pan. Fry for 8-10 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, or until chicken is cooked and golden-crisp with even color.
- Transfer fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Apart from chicken wings, you can also use drumsticks or tenders in this recipe. Remember the cooking times may vary. Make sure the chicken pieces are cooked through before serving.
- Add cayenne pepper to level up the heat if you like
- You can also bake or air fry chicken
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 882kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 38g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1499mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g