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Spicy Fried Chicken

Making perfect fried chicken can be tricky. Here are my tips for making the best spicy fried chicken. Best fried chicken tips and comfort food recipe here!
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword american food, chicken, crispy chicken, dinner, Food, fried chicken, marinated chicken, Recipe, spicy fried chicken
Prep Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup plain non-fat yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 10 chicken pieces drumsticks and thighs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • canola oil

Instructions

  • In a bowl combine first 7 ingredients. Mix well. Place chicken in the bowl and coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • When you are ready to begin cooking mix all purpose flour, bread crumbs, wheat flour, baking powder, remaining kosher salt, cayenne pepper and garlic powder together in a bowl.
  • Dip marinated chicken into the flour mixture. Coat completely. Transfer to a plate and let set for 15 - 20 minutes while the oil heats.
  • In a large heavy bottomed skillet heat 1 inch of canola oil over medium heat. Once oil reaches 350 degrees. Begin frying chicken. Fry for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking chicken for 20 - 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear. Transfer to a cooling rack. Note: If you need to cook the chicken in batches make sure that you raise the oil temperature back up to 350 degrees before adding the next batch. Serve.

Notes

Enjoy!