Crispy and juicy fried chicken, you can easily make it at home!
The golden and crispy exterior and the tender and juicy interior are the irresistible charm of fried chicken. It’s not difficult to make delicious fried chicken at home. Just master a few key steps and you can become a fried chicken master!
Material selection is crucial
In order to obtain the best taste, it is particularly important to choose the right chicken. Chicken thighs, wings or breasts are recommended. Chicken legs are tender and fragrant after being fried; chicken wings are bone-in and even more flavorful after being fried; chicken breasts are slightly lower in calories and are both delicious and healthy.
2. Marinating for flavor
Marining is the key to flavoring fried chicken. Put the chicken into the marinade with salt, pepper, Sichuan pepper powder, cooking wine, soy sauce and other seasonings, massage thoroughly and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. The longer you marinate, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
3. Wrap in crispy coating
After marinating the chicken, first coat it with a layer of dry starch, then evenly coat it with egg liquid, and finally coat it with a layer of bread crumbs . There are many types of bread crumbs. Japanese bread crumbs are fine and fluffy, and they taste even crispier after being fried.
4. Oil temperature control
Oil temperature is crucial to the taste of fried chicken. Generally speaking, it is most suitable to control the oil temperature around 175-180 degrees. You can put the chopsticks into the oil pan. If small bubbles appear quickly around the chopsticks, it means the oil temperature is suitable.
5. Frying in batches
In order to make the chicken cooked inside and crispy on the outside, it needs to be fried in batches. When frying for the first time, fry for about 3-4 minutes to cook the inside of the chicken. Take the chicken out to dry for a while, wait until the oil temperature rises to about 190 degrees, then put it into the oil pan and fry again for 1-2 minutes, until the skin is golden and crispy.
6. Control the oil and let it cool
After frying the chicken, drain off the excess oil. Remember not to use paper towels to absorb oil, so as not to affect the crispy texture. Let the chicken cool in a ventilated place and serve it hot. It will be delicious!
7. Use good dipping sauces
There are many kinds of dipping sauces for fried chicken, and you can choose according to your personal taste. Ketchup, salad dressing, and Thousand Island dressing are all common dipping sauces. With different dipping sauces, you can taste the different flavors of fried chicken.
Tips:
Do not eat the chicken immediately after frying it. Leave it for 5-10 minutes before eating it for a better taste.
If you want to fry a lot of chicken at one time, you can fry it in batches to prevent the oil temperature from dropping.
When re-frying, the oil temperature must be higher than the first time to make the chicken skin crispier.
Pay attention to the changes in the chicken during the frying process to avoid burning it.
Now that you have mastered the secret of fried chicken, try it now! You can easily make crispy and delicious fried chicken at home and enjoy the fun of delicious food!