Crispy Fried Chicken
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Crispy Fried Chicken

Guide by Tobias Kanzler

Crispy Fried Chicken: Chill the chicken in buttermilk with 1 tsp salt for at least 4 hours. Mix the flour, cornstarch and spices; drizzle in 3 tbsp of the marinade and rub into small flakes. Press the…

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Crispy Fried Chicken: Chill the chicken in buttermilk with 1 tsp salt for at least 4 hours. Mix the flour, cornstarch and spices; drizzle in 3 tbsp of the marinade and rub into small flakes. Press the…

Ingredients

  • chicken pieces1 kg
  • buttermilk400 ml
  • salt2 tsp
  • flour250 g
  • cornstarch50 g
  • paprika2 tsp
  • garlic powder1 tsp
  • pepper
  • 1 liter rapeseed oil for frying

Method

  1. Chill the chicken in buttermilk with 1 tsp salt for at least 4 hours.
  2. Mix the flour, cornstarch and spices; drizzle in 3 tbsp of the marinade and rub into small flakes.
  3. Press the meat firmly into the coating.
  4. Deep-fry at 170 °C for 10-15 minutes depending on size, until the crust is golden brown and the inside reaches at least 75 °C. Drain on a rack.

Substitutions

Replace buttermilk with 400 ml milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice. Replace cornstarch with the same amount of flour; the crust will be slightly less crispy.

Safety Note

Handle raw chicken separately from other food; never leave the frying oil unattended. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the oven.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Replace buttermilk with 400 ml milk plus 1 tbsp lemon juice. Replace cornstarch with the same amount of flour; the crust will be slightly less crispy.
Handle raw chicken separately from other food; never leave the frying oil unattended. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and re-crisp in the oven.

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