Name: Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 c. whole-fat buttermilk -; 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning -; 2 tbsp. dill pickle juice -; 2 tbsp. hot sauce -; 1 tbsp. kosher salt -; 1 (3- to 4-lb.) whole chicken, broken down into 8 pieces -; 1/2 c. cornstarch -; 1/3 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning -; 2 large egg whites -; 1/4 c. vodka -; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour -; 1 1/2 c. cornstarch -; 4 tsp. kosher salt -; Peanut oil, for frying (8 to 10 c.) -

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Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Crispy Fried Chicken

1. 2 c. whole-fat buttermilk -

2. 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning -

3. 2 tbsp. dill pickle juice -

4. 2 tbsp. hot sauce -

5. 1 tbsp. kosher salt -

6. 1 (3- to 4-lb.) whole chicken, broken down into 8 pieces -

7. 1/2 c. cornstarch -

8. 1/3 c. all-purpose flour -

9. 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning -

10. 2 large egg whites -

11. 1/4 c. vodka -

12. 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour -

13. 1 1/2 c. cornstarch -

14. 4 tsp. kosher salt -

15. Peanut oil, for frying (8 to 10 c.) -

How to cook deliciously - Crispy Fried Chicken

1. Stage

In a large liquid measuring cup or bowl, combine buttermilk, Cajun seasoning, pickle juice, hot sauce, and salt; set aside 1/2 cup brine for the batter.

2. Stage

Place chicken pieces in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour remaining brine into bag. Carefully seal bag, pressing out as much air as possible, then toss chicken in brine.

3. Stage

Lay bag flat in refrigerator and let marinate at least 4 hours or up to 24.

4. Stage

In a large bowl or standard loaf pan, whisk cornstarch, flour, and Cajun seasoning.

5. Stage

In a small bowl, whisk egg whites, vodka, and reserved 1/2 cup buttermilk brine. Add egg white mixture to dry ingredients and gently whisk to combine until a few lumps remain.

6. Stage

Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.

7. Stage

Into a large Dutch oven or heavy pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of about 3". Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 325°. Place a wire rack in a sheet tray next to stovetop.

8. Stage

Working one piece at a time, dip chicken into batter, then place in paper bag and shake until coated. Carefully place chicken in oil. Repeat with 2 to 3 pieces, making sure not to overcrowd pot. The oil temperature will drop; adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature between 290° to 300°. Fry, turning occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of chicken registers 165°. This will take about 10 minutes for white meat and about 13 minutes for dark meat. Transfer to prepared rack and let sit 15 minutes.

9. Stage

Heat oil until thermometer registers 350°. Working in batches, return chicken to oil and continue to fry until crispy and crust is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

10. Stage

Transfer chicken to wire rack. Let cool completely.