Store correctly and lock delicious food.
The refrigerator is undoubtedly a good choice for storing fried chicken legs. Low temperature environment can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and prolong the shelf life of fried chicken legs. In order to keep its crisp taste, we should pay attention to the following storage techniques:
Sealed storage, isolated from moisture.
The freshly fried chicken legs are crispy on the surface and tender and juicy inside. If you put it directly into the refrigerator, the low temperature and humid environment in the refrigerator will make the chicken legs absorb water, which will lead to softening of the epidermis and loss of crispness. Therefore, before storage, the chicken legs should be placed on a breathable colander or paper towel and cooled to room temperature. After cooling, put it in a sealed container or fresh-keeping bag, and exhaust the air in the bag as much as possible to avoid contact with humid air.
2. Store in a separate compartment to avoid cross-taste.
The refrigerator is a place where all kinds of food are stored. When all kinds of ingredients are mixed together, it is easy to produce odor. In order to prevent fried chicken legs from absorbing the taste of other foods, they should be stored separately. You can use fresh-keeping boxes or sealed bags to separate chicken legs from other foods.
3. The cold storage time should not be too long
Although the refrigerator can inhibit the growth of bacteria, it is not a panacea for preservation. Long-term cold storage will make fried chicken legs lose their flavor and taste worse. Generally speaking, the storage time of fried chicken legs in refrigeration should not exceed 3 days. After this period, it is recommended to eat or discard it as soon as possible to avoid eating spoiled food.
4. Reheat to restore crispness.
The taste of fried chicken legs after refrigeration will decrease to some extent. Before eating, you can heat it in the oven or gas frying pan. The heating temperature should not be too high, just a medium temperature. The heating time depends on the size of the drumstick, and is generally 5- 10 minute. After reheating, the skin of the chicken leg will become brittle again, and the meat will remain tender and juicy.
5. Store in the refrigerator to extend the shelf life.
If you need to keep fried chicken legs for a long time, the freezer is a good choice. Freezing can effectively inhibit the growth of bacteria and prolong the shelf life of fried chicken legs. After the fried chicken legs are cooled to room temperature, they are put into sealed fresh-keeping bags or boxes and stored in the freezer. Frozen fried chicken legs can be kept for up to 2 months. Before eating, you need to take it out and thaw it in advance. You can thaw it slowly in the refrigerator or in the microwave oven. The thawed fried chicken legs can be reheated in an oven or a gas frying pan to restore their crisp taste.
Following the above storage methods, fried chicken legs can be stored in the refrigerator for a longer time while maintaining their crispy taste. The next time you taste delicious fried chicken legs, try these storage techniques to make your taste buds enjoy crispy and juicy delicious food.