Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25 min. preparation time, 10 min. baking time
Nutrition: Calories ca 903 / Protein 50g / Carbohydr. 26g / Fat 67g
Ingredients (6 servings)
| 8 | chicken legs (whole) |
| 200 g | all-purpose flour |
| 2 tbsp | garlic powder |
| 2 tbsp | onion powder |
| 2 tbsp | salt |
| 1 tbsp | pepper |
| 2 tbsp | paprika |
| 4 | eggs |
| 60 ml | water |
| 2 tbsp | Tabasco |
| 1 tbsp | baking powder |
| vegetable oil for deep frying |
Utensils
frying pan, tongs, baking sheet, oven, 2 large bowls, whisk, parchment paper, cutting board, knife, small bowl
Wine Tip
Cava, Spain
Sparkling wine elevates a dish like fried chicken into something sublime. Choose one with a moderate level of sweetness, such as a fine Brut style Spanish Cava. Its floral aromatics and zesty citrus flavors offer a subtle complexity and cut the richness of the meat.
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. In a small bowl, mix together garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
oven, small bowl
2 tbsp garlic powder / 2 tbsp onion powder / 2 tbsp salt / 1 tbsp pepper / 2 tbsp paprika
Step 2
Carefully cut chicken legs in half at the joint. Rub them generously with spice rub, setting any excess spice rub aside.
cutting board, knife
8 chicken legs
Step 3
In a large bowl, whisk together egg, water, and Tabasco. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt, and the excess spice rub.
2 large bowls, whisk
4 eggs / 60 ml water / 2 tbsp Tabasco / 200 g flour / 1 tbsp baking powder / salt
Step 4
Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture until well coated on all sides. Lightly shake to remove excess liquid. Then dredge chicken in flour mixture until a thick and even crust is formed. Repeat these steps for a thicker crust if desired.
tongs
Step 5
Preheat frying oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep frying pan. The right temperature is reached when small bubbles form when a wooden spoon is held into the oil. Fry chicken pieces in batches until brown and crispy for approx. 3 – 5 min. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F for approx. 10 – 15 min. Remove from oven and enjoy with lemon wedges and dipping sauces of your choice!
frying pan, baking sheet, parchment paper
vegetable oil for deep frying
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