ALL RECIPESSEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Crispy Fried Chicken

This classic chicken recipe is deliciously crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. This resulting chicken is full of flavours, tastes amazing.

Reading time: 2 MIN READ
Ingredients: 19 INGREDIENTS
Step photos: 18 PHOTOS
Video: VIDEO

This classic chicken recipe is deliciously crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. This resulting chicken is full of flavours, tastes amazing.

It is truly simple to make, and you can at anytime enjoy some finger-licking fried chicken whenever you want!

INGREDIENTS / 19

Onion powder - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Thyme - 1/2 tablespoon
Curry powder - 1 teaspoon
Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
Chilli pepper - 1 teaspoon
All-purpose seasoning - 1 tablespoon
Milk - 3 cups
White vinegar - 1/3 cup
Chicken drumsticks - 8 -10 pieces

SEASONED FLOUR

All-purpose flour - 2 & 1/2 cups
Corn flour - 1/2 cup
Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
Chilli pepper - 1 teaspoon
Onion powder - 1 tablespoon
Garlic powder - 1 tablespoon
Thyme - 1 teaspoon
Curry powder - 1 teaspoon
Salt - 2 teaspoons

METHOD / 18

2 MIN READ

01
Add the onion powder to a sizeable bowl.
02
Add the garlic powder, black pepper, thyme, curry powder, chilli powder, all-purpose seasoning and some salt to taste.
03
Mix to combine.
04
Add the milk. If you have buttermilk, use that instead.
05
Add the white vinegar and mix to combine. If using buttermilk, skip the vinegar.
06
Now drop in the chicken drumsticks. You can use any chicken part that you like.
07
Mix well. Make sure the chicken is covered in milk.
Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
08
After the chicken has been marinating for at least 4 hours, heat up some oil for deep frying.
Add the all-purpose flour into a bowl.
09
Add the corn flour.
10
Add the onion powder, garlic powder, curry powder, chili pepper, black pepper, and salt.
11
Mix well to combine.
12
Take out the chicken from the fridge. Working with 1 chicken at a time, remove chicken from the marinade.
13
Drop into the seasoned flour and apply a decent amount of coating.
14
Gently tap off the excess.
15
Drop chicken in hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot. I fry 4 pieces at a time.
16
Move the chicken around every 2 minutes to ensure it cooks through.
If the oil is becoming too hot, you could turn off the heat for about a minute or 2 and turn it back on.
Fry the chicken drumsticks for a total of 14 minutes.
16 to 17 minutes for chicken laps.
17
Take out the fried chicken and drain on paper towels. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken pieces.
18
Serve hot.