HOW TO MAKE SPICY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine 2-2/3 cups flour, garlic salt, paprika, 2-1/2 teaspoons pepper and poultry seasoning. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and 1-1/2 cups water; add 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1-1/3 cup flour and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dip chicken in egg mixture, then place in flour mixture, a few pieces at a time. Turn to coat., In a deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, several pieces at a time, until skin is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, about 7-8 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk to combine the vinegar, ginger, honey, and olive oil
• Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper
• Add the cabbage, carrot, jalapeno, and scallion and toss to combine
• Add the sesame seeds and refrigerate the slaw until needed
• In a gallon-size zip-top bag, add ½ cup of the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of the baking powder, and a pinch of salt and shake to blend
• Season both sides of the chicken with a few pinches of salt and twists of pepper
• Dredge the chicken thighs in the cornstarch, making sure to coat all sides well
• Shake off the excess
• Place the chicken on a wire rack set in a sheet pan and refrigerate, uncovered, at least 2 hours and up to overnight
• Pour 4 inches of peanut oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy-bottomed pot
• Set over medium-high heat and heat oil to 360°F
• In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, turmeric, remaining ¼ cup cornstarch, remaining ½ teaspoon baking powder, the paprika, and a pinch of salt and whisk to blend
• Add the vodka and water or seltzer and stir until no lumps remain
• Let stand for 1 minute
• When the oil is hot, dip the chicken into the batter and allow the excess to drip off
• Carefully add it to the oil and cook until lightly golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes
• Remove using a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towels
• Season with a few pinches of salt
• Serve immediately with the slaw