Crispy FRY Chicken Recipe Jamaican Style Using Water Recipe|| No Egg or Milk

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat but are milder than scotch bonnet.

allspice

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Mixed spices can mimic the flavor profile of allspice.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Clean the chicken drumsticks and rub in the seasonings including mustard powder, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce.

Cover the seasoned chicken with plastic wrap and marinate overnight.

In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of flour with paprika, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, Himalayan salt, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.

Mix all the dry ingredients together for the flour mixture.

Dip the marinated chicken in room temperature water, ensuring excess water is drained off before coating in the flour mixture.

Coat the chicken well in the flour mixture, ensuring it is heavily coated.

Rest the coated chicken on a rack for 10 to 15 minutes before frying.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.

Fry the chicken for 10 minutes on each side, then give an additional 5 minutes for extra crispiness.

Use a fork to poke holes in the chicken to help it cook through and allow moisture to escape.

Ensure the oil temperature is not too high to prevent burning the chicken.

Once cooked, drain the chicken on a rack to keep it crispy.

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