Delicious Fried Chicken Deep Frying Secrets Unveiled

Overall, deep-fried food is delicious and versatile and enjoyed by many people around the world. And while it may not be the healthiest option, it can be enjoyed in moderation. I love crispy fried chicken and I absolutely adore that southern fried chicken with spicy tartar sauce. And while I often make oven-fried chicken, once in a while, we do indulge in this deep-fried chicken. I use flour for the coating and deep fry it in oil until I get a deep golden color.

Step-by-step: Crispy fried chicken

Marinade – Add all the marinade ingredients to a large mixing bowl and combine well. Marinate – Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the marinade. Then, cover and leave to marinade for at least 30 minutes, if possible longer.Pro tip – This chicken can be marinated for an hour on the counter or up to overnight in the fridge.

Coating mixture – In a large bowl, combine all the flour coating ingredients and combine well.Pro tip – You can double the spices (or use spicy paprika) if you like it spicy or more flavorful. Coat chicken – Using a fork, pick the chicken out of the marinade and drop it into the flour-coating mixture. Then, press the flour mixture onto the chicken so it coats the chicken generously.Pro tip – Make sure the chicken is thickly coated and dust off excess otherwise the excess can cloud the oil.

Oil – In a large pot, heat the cooking oil to about 350℉ – 375℉ before adding the chicken.Pro tip – I like to use my cast-iron pot as it distributes heat evenly. Deep fry – Once hot, deep fry the chicken pieces in batches of 3 or 4 at a time. Stir occasionally and cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reads about 165℉.Pro tip – Frying too many at a time will lower the temperature of the oil, which will cause the chicken to soak the oil and become greasy.