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Crispy fried chicken
Succulent chicken drumsticks with a paprika crispy crumb coating.
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Ready in 40 minutes
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Cooking time 25 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 6
Ingredients
- 125g cornflour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 100g cornflakes, crushed finely
- 8 chicken pieces, thighs and legs
- 1 egg, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for deep fat frying
Method
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1
Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6.
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Place all the dry ingredients (except the chicken) in a resealable plastic bag, seal and shake to mix. Dip the chicken pieces in the beaten egg, then place in the bag one at a time and shake to coat.
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3
In a large, deep pan, heat 5cm of oil. Fry the chicken in the hot oil for about 5 minutes until golden.
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4
Remove from the oil, place on a tray and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
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Cook's tip: When frying the chicken, do not overcrowd them in the pan and fry in batches if necessary.
