Fried Chicken 101 Recipes

FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together 10 cups ice water and 2 tablespoons coarse salt. Add chicken, submerging all pieces. Cover; let soak overnight in refrigerator.
• In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, 1 tablespoon coarse salt, mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon each cayenne and black pepper. Transfer chicken to marinade, submerging all pieces. Cover; refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
• Let chicken stand at room temperature 1 hour. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, remaining 1 teaspoon each coarse salt and black pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cayenne.
• Heat a heavy pot filled halfway with oil over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350 degrees. Remove chicken from marinade, a few pieces at a time (do not shake off excess); dredge in flour mixture. Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into thickest part (avoiding bone) reads 160 degrees, 6 to 7 minutes for small pieces, 9 to 10 minutes for large. Adjust heat to maintain a temperature between 340 degrees and 350 degrees during cooking. Transfer to a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet; season with sea salt. Serve warm or at room temperature.

11 HERBS AND SPICES FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Beat the eggs into the buttermilk.
• Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture and chill for an hour.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour with all the herbs and spices.
• Coat the soaked chicken pieces in the herbed flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
• Heat oil in a large sauce pan to 325˚F (170°C), then turn to low heat.
• Fry the chicken in batches for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the skins turn golden brown.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
• Enjoy!

THE CRISPIEST FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Dry brine the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and lemon zest.
• Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season with the salt mixture, evenly coating each piece.
• Line a large resealable container with paper towels and add the seasoned chicken. Refrigerate uncovered for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
• 30 minutes before frying, remove the chicken from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature.
• Add the canola oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C). Place a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set nearby.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
• In a separate large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg whites, and vodka.
• Working with one piece at a time, coat the dry-brined chicken in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture, then again in the flour, shaking off any excess.
• Add 2-3 pieces of chicken to the hot oil and fry for 7-10 minutes, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the exterior is golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil, transfer to the wire rack, and season with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Enjoy!

FRIED CHICKEN 101

Steps:

• Combine the buttermilk, 1TBS salt, and red pepper sauce, if using, in a large airtight container.
• Add the chicken piece, turning to coat in the liquid; cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours (best over night).
• Combine the flour, the remaining 1/4 Cup salt, the black, and cayenne peppers, and the baking powder in a large paper bag. Shake vigorously.
• Place the chicken pieces in the bag, one at a time and shake to coat.
• Place the coated pieces on a clean plate or tray; heat the shortening (and drippings if using) in large cast iron skillet .
• Using a frying thermometer to measure temp, bring temp of shortening to 375°F.
• Cook thighs and drumsticks for approx 10-14mins until a dark golden; turn and cook an additional 10-14mins.
• An instant reading thermometer inserted into a thigh should register 190°F.
• Drain on paper bag or several layers of paper towels.
• Cook breast and wings for 10-14 minutes on each side.
• Drain and serve warm.