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re: Deep Frying Chicken - how long?
Posted on 1/13/17 at 2:50 pm to captainahab
Posted on 1/13/17 at 2:50 pm to captainahab
As with most things, it will depend. Your variables are size, internal temp to start and frying temp.
Most recipes call for frying at 350 degrees, but for bone-in chicken (not counting wings), I find this too high - crust is way overdone by the time the meat is cooked.
I start at 350 and drop to 325 once I drop the basket. Large bone-in bone-in breasts should be butterflied at the thickest part.
I remove pieces from seasoned buttermilk and let them drain on a wire rack in a sheet pan for 20-30 minutes, then dust them (seasoned flour only) and let them sit for at least 30 minutes more. Just before frying I do the final breading - flour > egg/hot sauce/milk mixture > flour. This sitting out for 1-2 hours does two things: (1) raises the internal temperature of the chicken, so it will cook faster, and (2) removes moisture from the skin so the crust will adhere nicely.
Flip the pieces every 2-3 minutes - chopsticks are handy for this. When they float, they're done or damned close. Have the oven on in case you under-cook them until you get the hang of it. Mine are usually done in 10-12 minutes. Drain on newspaper.
Wings can and should be fried hotter. I peg the thermostat (375) and drop to 350 once they're in. Season with S&P and dust with cornstarch. Toss in hot sauce and butter when done.
Have fun!
Most recipes call for frying at 350 degrees, but for bone-in chicken (not counting wings), I find this too high - crust is way overdone by the time the meat is cooked.
I start at 350 and drop to 325 once I drop the basket. Large bone-in bone-in breasts should be butterflied at the thickest part.
I remove pieces from seasoned buttermilk and let them drain on a wire rack in a sheet pan for 20-30 minutes, then dust them (seasoned flour only) and let them sit for at least 30 minutes more. Just before frying I do the final breading - flour > egg/hot sauce/milk mixture > flour. This sitting out for 1-2 hours does two things: (1) raises the internal temperature of the chicken, so it will cook faster, and (2) removes moisture from the skin so the crust will adhere nicely.
Flip the pieces every 2-3 minutes - chopsticks are handy for this. When they float, they're done or damned close. Have the oven on in case you under-cook them until you get the hang of it. Mine are usually done in 10-12 minutes. Drain on newspaper.
Wings can and should be fried hotter. I peg the thermostat (375) and drop to 350 once they're in. Season with S&P and dust with cornstarch. Toss in hot sauce and butter when done.
Have fun!
This post was edited on 1/13/17 at 4:42 pm
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