How to Make: Wet Battered Fried Chicken

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: self-rising flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is often more affordable and works similarly for crispiness

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Peanut oil can be cheaper and has a high smoke point for frying

Season chicken tenders and wings with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add more salt than usual for better flavor.

Mix two cups of self-rising flour with water in equal parts (two cups of water) to create a batter.

Pour the batter over the seasoned chicken and allow it to sit for about 10 minutes to marinate.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot until it reaches the right frying temperature.

Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil, ensuring to let excess batter drip off before frying.

Fry the chicken for about 8 to 10 minutes, listening for a light rain sound as it cooks.

Check for doneness and remove chicken from the oil when golden brown.

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