Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken That's a Must-Try Delight

This Crispy Salt and Pepper Chicken recipe combines a crunchy exterior and juicy tenderness for a perfect weeknight meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 1 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Chicken, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 kg Chicken Wings or Drumsticks The star of the dish

For the Seasoning

1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 1/2 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra heat

For the Coating

1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
1/2 cup Cornstarch
1 tsp Baking Powder

For Cooking

2 cups Vegetable Oil

For Garnishing

1 bunch Chopped Green Onions For garnish

Equipment

large bowl
Skillet
Whisk
Plate

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken wings or drumsticks with seasoning. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a bowl.
Dredge the Chicken: Coat marinated chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.
Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until hot, checking by dropping in a pinch of the flour mixture.
Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain Excess Oil: Transfer fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rest dredged chicken for 10 minutes before frying to enhance crunchiness.

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