Crispy Chicken Hack 🔥😳

Ingredients

• 5 pieces Chicken Drumsticks (skin‑on, bone‑in)
• 2 cups Beer (light lager, chilled)
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Paprika (smoked optional)
• 1 tsp Seasoning (e.g., garlic powder or poultry seasoning)
• 2 pieces Eggs (large)
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 cups Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for deep frying)

Instructions

1. Marinate Chicken in Beer

   Place the 5 drumsticks in a bowl and pour enough cold beer to fully cover them. Let sit for 30 minutes.

   Time: PT30M

2. Drain and Pat Dry

   Remove the chicken from the beer, discard the liquid, and pat each piece dry with paper towels.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare Dry Coating

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup flour, 0.5 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp seasoning. Whisk until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT5M

4. Make Egg Wash

   In a separate bowl whisk together 2 eggs and 2 tbsp water until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

5. Double Coat the Chicken

   Take each drumstick, dredge in the dry mixture, dip into the egg wash, then dredge again in the dry mixture. Set coated pieces aside on a tray.

   Time: PT8M

6. Heat Oil

   Add oil to the pan to a depth of about 1‑2 inches. Heat over medium‑high until it reaches 350°F (use a thermometer).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

7. Fry the Chicken

   Carefully lower the coated drumsticks into the hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 12 minutes total.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 350°F

8. Drain and Rest

   Remove the drumsticks with tongs and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Let rest 3 minutes before serving.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

340

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

15g

Fat

20g

Fiber

1g