Crunchy Fried Chicken Recipe-- How to Fry Chicken

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil is healthier while peanut oil is often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more economical.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and cheaper, but fresh adds flavor.

Heat canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot on the stove.

Season chicken pieces with paprika, cayenne, ground mustard, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, ensuring to rub the seasoning in well.

Prepare the breading station with flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and pepper mixed together.

Dip each seasoned chicken piece into buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.

Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

Check that the oil temperature is between 350°F to 375°F before frying.

Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil, ensuring to lower them away from you to avoid splashing.

Fry the chicken for about 8 to 12 minutes, monitoring the temperature and adjusting the heat as necessary.

Remove chicken from the oil once golden brown and check the internal temperature to ensure it reaches 165°F.

Season the fried chicken with additional salt and pepper after removing from the oil.

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