Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 chicken (, cut into 8 pieces)
  • 1 cup cornstarch (, 1/4 cup reserved for coating)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3 cups peanut or canola oil

Instruction

  • Mix all the dry ingredients except for the reserved 1/4 cup cornstarch.
  • Add the water and whisk.
  • Put 1/4 cup of cornstarch in shallow pan and coat chicken with it.
  • Dip the chicken that has been coated in cornstarch into the wet batter until completely coated.
  • Let drip for a couple of seconds and gently lower into pot of oil.
  • Fry in 350 degree peanut or canola oil. for 8-10 minutes until cooked through in small batches.
  • Drain on metal rack, not paper towels, that would make it soggy.