Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 1 quart (4 cups) cold water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces ((halve each breast crosswise and separate leg quarters into thighs and drumsticks))
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 to 5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 3/4 cups cold water
  • 3 quarts (12 cups) peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)

Instruction