Crispy Firecracker Fried Chicken
published by lanne on Mar 13, 2008
Not for the faint of heart. This chicken is hot, spicy and extra crispy.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast (split)
- 4 chicken thighs
- 4 drumsticks
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme or basil
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 4-5 tsp salt
- 2-3 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ -2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Enough oil for frying
- Cold beer (optional)
Method
- In a large shallow bowl whisk eggs
- In another bowl combine flour, corn starch, salt, pepper and spices
- Dip each piece of chicken into flour mix, then into egg, then back into flour mix
- Shake off extra flour and set aside until all of the pieces are coated
Frying
- Preheat oven to 450degrees
- Fry chicken a few pieces at a time in 365-375 degree oil for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown ( deep fryer is best) then place on wire rack on top of a baking sheet
- When all of the pieces have been fried, put baking sheet into preheated oven, uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until completely cooked through.
Serve with cold beer to put out the flames.
# 1 by Ed Moore
March 13th, 2008 at 7:38 am #
MMMMMMmmmmm! This sounds good! I will try it, but it may take more than 1 beer!
# 2 by Darlene McFarlane
March 13th, 2008 at 8:35 am #
This sounds really good. I would love to try it but, making it for just one person seems like a waste of time. You will have to call me the next time you are making it for supper….you make the chicken and I’ll bring the fire extinguisher.
# 3 by IcyCucky
March 13th, 2008 at 8:35 am #
This sounds soooooooo delicious..
# 4 by Dee Huff
March 13th, 2008 at 4:50 pm #
Ooh! That’s made me feel so hungry. I read all the way through wondering where the beer came in (sometimes fish and chips here are made in a beer batter).
# 5 by Judy Sheldon
March 14th, 2008 at 8:24 pm #
Beer makes a good marinate too. Your chicken sounds nice and crispy. I will have to try it toning the spices down a bit, though. lol