{"id":1474,"date":"2019-10-09T13:46:35","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T17:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/?p=1474"},"modified":"2019-10-24T01:49:05","modified_gmt":"2019-10-24T05:49:05","slug":"how-to-get-the-crispiest-fried-chicken-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crave-columbus.com\/index.php\/2019\/10\/09\/how-to-get-the-crispiest-fried-chicken-ever\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Crispiest Fried Chicken, Ever!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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This recipe is exactly what I promised in the blog post title – the crispiest fried chicken that’s so juicy and flavorful, you’ll be forced to make a double batch to keep up with the demand. Don’t believe me? I had a thigh halfway gone before I even realized I hadn’t shot any photos yet… whoops! #FriedChicken <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up, fried chicken was one recipe that my mom never let us help out with. I thought it was just because she was grumpy and wanted some alone time in the kitchen (TBH that will 100% be me as a mom sometimes) but now I’m realizing that dropping raw chicken into a large fat of 400 degree oil is more than a slight health hazard, and she was doing it for our own good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That’s a safety PSA – wear long sleeves when you make this recipe! Protect your skin from crazy flying oil, it will get everywhere if you’re a messy cook like me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because I never got a chance to help my mom cook her mouthwatering fried chicken recipe, I only saw the end product.. and it was nothing short of magical. The chicken’s skin was always so crisp and full of spices. How did she do it?? Didn’t she just do the ‘ole “egg wash, flour, fry” trick? Years later, I came to find out that while the basics were certainly there, but there’s a few key steps you can’t forget to make sure you’re getting the most flavorful and CRISPY fried chicken possible. And here they are!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Dry brine your chicken<\/strong>. I’ve done lots of research on the benefits of dry brining vs wet brining (okay “research” means it was me using the Google machine for like an hour in bed the other night) and I concluded that dry brining is the way to go. So rub salt all over your raw chicken pieces, throw them in a big Ziploc bag, and let them sit in the fridge for a least 3 hours or overnight. This will lead to crispy skin, keeping the natural moisture in the bird without the hassle of a wet brine.<\/li>
  2. Use Argo\u00ae corn starch<\/a><\/strong>. Corn starch is often used as a thickening agent for sauces and soups and is commonly used in Asian cooking for stir-fries. However, when used in your batter to fry chicken, it will leave you with an audibly crunchy and beautifully browned exterior while sealing in the juices of the chicken. Argo\u00ae Corn Starch makes your fried chicken better! Be sure to visit Argo\u00ae Corn Starch for more inspiration. Just add corn starch to your batter to get the perfect crispy coating. Crispy skin + juicy chicken? Sounds like a winner to me.<\/li>
  3. Mix half of your seasoning into the flour\/corn starch mix<\/strong>. This is my grandma’s secret that was passed down in the family recipe book for fried chicken. Once the chicken has finished with the brine, dump half of your seasoning mix in the bag to coat the raw chicken, and dump the other half in your flour\/corn starch mix. This will ensure that the seasonings are on both the “inside” juicy part of the chicken, and will sweep past your tastebuds when you crunch onto the “outside” of the chicken as well.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Ready for the recipe? Throw on a long sleeve shirt, pull out the frying pot, and let’s get crisping!<\/p>\n\n\n

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    The Crispiest Fried Chicken<\/h2>\n\t
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    Get the crispiest fried chicken EVERY time you follow these 3 steps when frying at home!<\/p>\t<\/div>\n\t

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