Description
Master golden, crunchy deep-fried appetizers with a buttermilk wash, layered coatings, and precise oil temperature. Halal-friendly and vegetarian alternatives included for a universally delicious result.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken breasts (or turkey/vegetarian tofu)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 tbsp citric acid + non-dairy milk)
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups olive oil (or another high-smoke-point oil)
Instructions
Chill chicken in refrigerator while preparing breading station.
Combine flour and cornstarch in a shallow bowl.
Submerge chicken in buttermilk until fully saturated, then press into flour mixture for an even coating.
Heat oil to 360°F and fry for 4 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
Increase oil temperature to 375°F for the second fry until golden and crispy.
Let rest on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best texture, do not reheat fried items.
Double coating: Repeat the buttermilk and flour mixture.
Use a candy thermometer for accurate oil temperature.
Substitute parchment paper under the basket with a heatproof thermometer.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Trending
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Universal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 12 pieces
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
