SPICY FRIED CHICKEN BATTER RECIPES

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

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, poultry seasoning, and lemon pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a separate bowl.
• Rinse chicken wings in cold water and place into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the wings evenly with the seasoning, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, for 1 hour.
• Whisk eggs, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a medium size mixing bowl. Reserve. Put the flour into a shallow dish or pie plate.
• In a large deep-fryer or large Dutch oven heat oil to 350 degrees F on a deep-fat thermometer.
• Dredge chicken wings into the egg mixture then into the flour. Place wings 3 at a time into the hot oil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Make sure oil returns to temperature before adding the next batch. Sprinkle the wings with the reserved seasoning for extra hot wings.
• Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.