Crispy Fried Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1First, brine the chicken wings by placing 1 pound of chicken wings into a bowl.
  2. 2First, brine the chicken wings by placing 1 pound of chicken wings into a bowl.
  3. 3First, brine the chicken wings by placing 1 pound of chicken wings into a bowl.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the chicken wings.
  5. 5Add 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the chicken wings.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper to the chicken wings.
  7. 7Mix the ingredients well.
  8. 8Mix the ingredients well.
  9. 9Mix the ingredients well.
  10. 10Set a pot on high heat.
  11. 11Set a pot on high heat.
  12. 12Set a pot on high heat.
  13. 13Pour 2 quarts of oil into the pot.
  14. 14Pour 2 quarts of oil into the pot.
  15. 15Pour 2 quarts of oil into the pot.
  16. 16In a separate bowl, prepare the dry batter by adding 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
  17. 17In a separate bowl, prepare the dry batter by adding 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
  18. 18In a separate bowl, prepare the dry batter by adding 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
  19. 19Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar.
  20. 20Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar.
  21. 21Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder, 1/4 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar.
  22. 22Optionally, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  23. 23Optionally, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  24. 24Optionally, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
  25. 25Mix the dry batter well.
  26. 26Mix the dry batter well.
  27. 27Mix the dry batter well.
  28. 28Take 4 tablespoons of the dry batter and mix it with 1/3 cup of water to create a wet batter.
  29. 29Take 4 tablespoons of the dry batter and mix it with 1/3 cup of water to create a wet batter.
  30. 30Take 4 tablespoons of the dry batter and mix it with 1/3 cup of water to create a wet batter.
  31. 31Mix the wet batter well.
  32. 32Mix the wet batter well.
  33. 33Mix the wet batter well.
  34. 34Take a chicken wing, dip it into the wet batter, then coat it in the dry batter, and then dip it back into the wet batter.
  35. 35Take a chicken wing, dip it into the wet batter, then coat it in the dry batter, and then dip it back into the wet batter.
  36. 36Take a chicken wing, dip it into the wet batter, then coat it in the dry batter, and then dip it back into the wet batter.
  37. 37Place the coated chicken wing into the hot oil for frying.
  38. 38Place the coated chicken wing into the hot oil for frying.
  39. 39Place the coated chicken wing into the hot oil for frying.
  40. 40Once the chicken is floating, it is done and can be removed from the oil.
  41. 41Once the chicken is floating, it is done and can be removed from the oil.
  42. 42Once the chicken is floating, it is done and can be removed from the oil.
  43. 43Place the fried chicken into a strainer to drain excess oil.
  44. 44Place the fried chicken into a strainer to drain excess oil.
  45. 45Place the fried chicken into a strainer to drain excess oil.
  46. 46Place the fried chicken back into the pot for a second fry to enhance crispiness.
  47. 47Place the fried chicken back into the pot for a second fry to enhance crispiness.
  48. 48Place the fried chicken back into the pot for a second fry to enhance crispiness.
  49. 49Once again, when the chicken floats, it is done.
  50. 50Once again, when the chicken floats, it is done.
  51. 51Once again, when the chicken floats, it is done.
  52. 52Remove the crispy fried chicken from the oil.
  53. 53Remove the crispy fried chicken from the oil.
  54. 54Remove the crispy fried chicken from the oil.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 1 pound chicken wings
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 2 quarts oil
  • 2 quarts oil
  • 2 quarts oil

Equipment

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Tips

  • When frying, if the chicken is floating, it means it's done.