Every Way To Fry Chicken | With Babish

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.

Sprinkle chicken breast tenderloins with kosher salt for dry brining.

Let the chicken brine for 45 minutes to an hour.

Prepare a wet brine mixture with buttermilk, salt, and egg.

Refrigerate both brined chicken options for at least 6 hours, up to 24 hours.

Heat oil to 375°F for frying.

Remove chicken from the wet brine and dip into the buttermilk and egg mixture.

Fry the chicken for 5 minutes, observing for dark spots indicating moisture escaping.

Prepare a spice mix with 1/2 cup kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, celery salt, sweet paprika, ground mustard, and cayenne pepper.

Mix the spices together and taste for seasoning.

Prepare a dredging mixture with a 50/50 mix of flour and additional starches.

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