Fried Chicken

10 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the tips off the chicken wings.
  2. 2Slice the chicken wings through the joint.
  3. 3Add Sazon seasoning to the chicken wings.
  4. 4Add "Yes That Much" seasoning to the chicken wings.
  5. 5Add onion powder to the chicken wings.
  6. 6Add garlic powder to the chicken wings.
  7. 7Add smoked paprika to the chicken wings.
  8. 8Add Tony's seasoning to the chicken wings.
  9. 9Add a spoonful of sofrito to the chicken wings.
  10. 10Add two beaten eggs to the chicken wings.
  11. 11Put on a glove to mix the chicken and seasonings thoroughly.
  12. 12Pour all-purpose flour into a Ziploc bag.
  13. 13Add the same seasonings used for the chicken into the flour, doubling the amount.
  14. 14Drop the seasoned chicken into the Ziploc bag with the flour.
  15. 15Seal the Ziploc bag, leaving all the air inside.
  16. 16Shake the bag to coat the chicken evenly with the seasoned flour.
  17. 17Remove the coated chicken and let it rest on a baking sheet.
  18. 18Heat oil in a cast iron skillet and use a meat thermometer to ensure the temperature is at 350°F (175°C).
  19. 19Carefully drop all the flat chicken pieces into the hot oil first, as they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
  20. 20Fry for about 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  21. 21Remove the fried chicken from the skillet and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  22. 22If frying in batches, ensure the oil temperature returns to 350°F (175°C) before adding the next batch of chicken.
  23. 23Drizzle honey on top of the fried chicken if desired.

Ingredients

  • Chicken wings
  • Sazon seasoning
  • Yes That Much seasoning
  • Onion powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Smoked paprika
  • Tony's seasoning
  • Sofrito
  • 2 Eggs
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cooking oil
  • Honey

Equipment

KnifeCutting boardGlass bowlGlovesZiploc bagCast iron skilletMeat thermometerWire rackBaking sheetSlotted spoon

Tips

  • Season the chicken all the way up, even double it for the flour mix
  • Test the oil temperature to ensure it's at 350°F (175°C)
  • Drop flats in first, as they are roughly the same size for even cooking
  • If doing two batches, get the oil temperature back up to 350°F (175°C) before dropping the second batch