Fried Chicken

Serves: —

main chicken american

Ingredients

Spice Mix

  • 15.0 g paprika
  • 2.5 g smoked paprika
  • 15.0 g black pepper
  • 5.0 g garlic powder
  • 5.0 g dried oregano
  • 5.0 g Aromat or MSG
  • 1.25 g cayenne pepper

  • 240 ml buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • Kosher salt
  • 5 Thighs plus Drumstick
  • 180 g all-purpose flour
  • PANKO
  • 60.0 g cornstarch
  • 4.0 g baking powder
  • 908 g vegetable shortening or peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine spice mix. Whisk buttermilk, egg, salt, and 30.0 g spice mixture in a large bowl.
  2. Marinate chicken pieces in the mixture for at least 4 hours, preferably 24 hours.
  3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and remaining spice mixture in a large bowl.
  4. Coat chicken pieces with flour mixture.
  5. Adjust oven rack and preheat oven to 175°C.
  6. Heat shortening or oil to 220°C in a heavy pan.
  7. Fry chicken until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Transfer chicken to a wire rack and place in the oven to finish cooking.
  9. Reheat oil to 160-170°C and refry chicken for extra crispiness.
  10. Refrigerate fried chicken for at least 1 hour before reheating and serving.

Notes

Consider using Panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.

Make sure oil is at the right temperature for frying.