Recipes by Dolapo Grey

Crispy Fried Chicken

This classic chicken recipe is deliciously crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside. This resulting chicken is full of flavours, tastes amazing.

It is truly simple to make, and you can at anytime enjoy some finger-licking fried chicken whenever you want!

INGREDIENTS

  • Onion powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Salt – to taste
  • Thyme – 1/2 tablespoon
  • Curry powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Chilli pepper – 1 teaspoon
  • All-purpose seasoning – 1 tablespoon
  • Milk – 3 cups
  • White vinegar – 1/3 cup
  • Chicken drumsticks – 8 -10 pieces

SEASONED FLOUR

  • All-purpose flour – 2 & 1/2 cups
  • Corn flour – 1/2 cup
  • Black pepper – 1 teaspoon
  • Chilli pepper – 1 teaspoon
  • Onion powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic powder – 1 tablespoon
  • Thyme – 1 teaspoon
  • Curry powder – 1 teaspoon
  • Salt – 2 teaspoons

PROCEDURE

Step 1

Add the onion powder to a sizeable bowl.

Step 2

Add the garlic powder, black pepper, thyme, curry powder, chilli powder, all-purpose seasoning and some salt to taste.

Step 3

Mix to combine.

Step 4

Add the milk. If you have buttermilk, use that instead.

Step 5

Add the white vinegar and mix to combine. If using buttermilk, skip the vinegar.

Step 6

Now drop in the chicken drumsticks. You can use any chicken part that you like.

Step 7

Mix well. Make sure the chicken is covered in milk.

Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 8

After the chicken has been marinating for at least 4 hours, heat up some oil for deep frying.

Add the all-purpose flour into a bowl.

Step 9

Add the corn flour.

Step 10

Add the onion powder, garlic powder, curry powder, chili pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Step 11

Mix well to combine.

Step 12

Take out the chicken from the fridge. Working with 1 chicken at a time, remove chicken from the marinade.

Step 13

Drop into the seasoned flour and apply a decent amount of coating.

Step 14

Gently tap off the excess.

Step 15

Drop chicken in hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pot. I fry 4 pieces at a time.

Step 16

Move the chicken around every 2 minutes to ensure it cooks through.

If the oil is becoming too hot, you could turn off the heat for about a minute or 2 and turn it back on.

Fry the chicken drumsticks for a total of 14 minutes.

16 to 17 minutes for chicken laps.

Step 17

Take out the fried chicken and drain on paper towels. Repeat the process for the remaining chicken pieces.

Step 18

Serve hot.

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