For Foodies who always enjoy fried chicken legs the most whenever they eat fried chicken, this time we want to share a method for frying chicken legs so they come out crispy and delicious.
Ingredients
- 16 pieces chicken legs
- 24 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1½ tablespoons tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons black pepper powder
- 240 grams flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3 bowls (about 48 tablespoons) cooking oil
Step-by-step instructions
1. Wipe the chicken pieces dry.
2. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of salt, and black pepper powder thoroughly. Then add the chicken pieces and let them marinate for at least 1 hour up to 24 hours.
3. Once the marination time is complete, remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk.
4. Heat a large pot and pour in 3 bowls of oil. Wait until it reaches 365°F.
5. While waiting, mix the flour thoroughly with the chili powder and the remaining black pepper powder. Then coat the chicken pieces with the flour mixture.
6. Once the oil has reached your desired temperature, add the chicken pieces and fry for about 10 minutes.
7. Once the chicken pieces have turned golden brown, remove them from the hot oil and transfer them onto a plate.
And there you have it—delicious, crispy fried chicken legs. You can enjoy them by dipping them into your favorite sauces or dips for extra flavor.
Source: Thespruceeats.com
