Receta de pollo frito picante al estilo de Popeye's

Ingredientes

• 3 Cups whole buttermilk
• 3 Tbsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco, divided)
• 1 2 1/2- to 3-lb. whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 3 large eggs
• 1/3 Cup water
• 4 Cups about 17 oz. all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 Tbsps kosher salt
• 3 tsps cayenne pepper
• 2 tsps black pepper
• 2 tsps paprika
• 1 1/2 tsps garlic powder
• Frying/Peanut oil

Preparación

1. 1

   In large bowl, mis buttermilk and 2 teaspoons hot sauce

2. 2

   Place chicken in buttermilk. Cover

3. 3

   Place in refrigerator overnight or for at least 8 hours

4. 4

   In separate large bowl, whisk water, eggs, 1 tablespoon hot sauce

5. 5

   In separate bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper

6. 6

   In large Dutch oven or electric fryer, heat oil to 325°F over medium-high heat

7. 7

   Remove chicken from buttermilk

8. 8

   Submerge chicken, piece by piece, in egg mix.

9. 9

   Then dredge chicken in flour mix

10. 10

    Shake off excess flour

11. 11

    Submerge in egg mixture again

12. 12

    Dredge in flour mix again

13. 13

    Shake off excess flour

14. 14

    Gently place chicken in hot oil. Do not overload Dutch oven or fryer. Allow space between pieces

15. 15

    Fry until golden. Approximately 8 - 10 minutes.

16. 16

    Maintain oil temp of 325°F . Chicken should reach an internal temp of 165°F to be fully cooked

17. 17

    Remove chicken and drain on racks or paper towels.