Easy Amazing Deep Fried Chicken Recipe - BakeLikeAPro

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk with vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while cornstarch can be a cheaper alternative for a lighter batter.

In a large bowl, add 2 large eggs.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the eggs.

Add 1/2 cup of Frank's Hot Sauce to the mixture.

Whisk the ingredients together.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl and stir.

Add 7 drumsticks to the bowl, ensuring they are covered in the marinade.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 30 minutes to 5 hours, stirring every 15 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix together.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and coat in the flour mixture using a fork.

Place the coated chicken on a rack to prevent sticking.

Heat peanut oil in a fryer to 350°F.

Carefully place 4 pieces of chicken into the fryer, ensuring not to crowd it.

Fry the chicken for exactly 10 minutes.

Remove the chicken from the fryer and let it drain for a few seconds on paper.

Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Fry the remaining chicken pieces in the same manner.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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