Crispy Cornstarch Fried Chicken Recipe🍗

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📝Ingredients:

• 500 g chicken (cut into pieces)

• 150 g cornstarch

• 50 g all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika powder (optional)

• 1 egg

• 100 ml cold water

• Cooking oil (for deep frying)

Marinade:

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp ginger powder

• 2 garlic cloves (grated)

👨‍🍳Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken:

   • In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, salt, black pepper, ginger powder, and grated garlic.

   • Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Coating:

   • In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

   • In another bowl, beat egg and mix with cold water.

3. Coat the Chicken:

   • Dip marinated chicken into the egg mixture.

   • Then, coat it with the cornstarch-flour mixture, pressing lightly to stick.

   • Shake off excess flour and let it rest for 5 minutes.

4. Deep Fry the Chicken:

   • Heat oil in a deep pan to 170°C (340°F).

   • Fry the chicken in batches for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

   • Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Double Fry for Extra Crispiness (Optional):

   • Increase oil temperature to 190°C (375°F).

   • Fry the chicken again for 2-3 minutes until extra crispy.

6. Serve & Enjoy!

   • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce! 🍗🔥