Fried Crispy Chicken
Ingredients
6 chicken drumsticks (or any chicken pieces)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
2 eggs
1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for spice)
Oil for frying
Preparation
- Season the chicken
Mix the chicken with:
Salt
Black pepper
Paprika
Garlic powder
Let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the wet mixture
In a bowl, whisk together:
Eggs
Milk (or buttermilk)
- Prepare the dry mixture
In another bowl, mix:
Flour
Cornstarch
Salt
Black pepper
Paprika
Garlic powder
Turmeric (optional)
- Coat the chicken
Dip each chicken piece:
- Into the wet mixture
- Then into the dry mixture
- Repeat the process twice for extra crispiness
- Fry the chicken
Heat oil on medium.
Fry the chicken for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy.
Place on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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