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Spicy Fried Chicken with Celsius°Cooking™

1 hr 15 mins - Total Time
- Time of day
6 - Servings

This perfectly juicy and crunchy fried chicken is a Tennessee specialty. Slathered with fiery hot sauce, it's the ideal dish for a casual family gathering or a backyard picnic.

Spicy Fried Chicken with Celsius°Cooking™

1 hr 15 mins - Total Time
- Time of day
6 - Servings
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This perfectly juicy and crunchy fried chicken is a Tennessee specialty. Slathered with fiery hot sauce, it's the ideal dish for a casual family gathering or a backyard picnic.

35 mins Prep Time 40 mins Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins Total Time

Choose number of servings

Ingredients

For Frying

  • High Heat Oil (grapeseed, vegetable, canola) 1500 ml

For the Spicy Oil

  • Cayenne Pepper 16 tbsp
  • Brown Sugar 5 tbsp
  • Kosher Salt 4 tsp
  • Black Pepper (ground) 5 tsp
  • Smoked Paprika 4 tsp
  • Garlic Powder 2 tsp
  • Onion Powder 1/2 tsp
  • Cinnamon (ground) 4 pinch
  • High Heat Oil (grapeseed, vegetable, canola) 480 ml

For the Chicken

  • All Purpose Flour 720 g
  • Buttermilk 1500 ml
  • Chicken Thighs (bone in) 8
  • Chicken Legs 8
  • Kosher Salt as needed
  • Black Pepper (freshly cracked) as needed

Tools that you will need

General Equipment

  • 5qt (5L) Pot
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Paper Towel (as needed)
  • Tongs
  • Tray or Plate
Cooking Step

Cooking Steps Prep Cooking

Prepare the Probe

Insert the probe to the clip attached to the side of the pot making sure it doesn't touch the bottom.

Measure and Add the Oil

High Heat Oil (grapeseed, vegetable, canola)1 ½ liters

1. Connect the Cookware

Turn the burner on and place the cookware on it. Tap the cookware twice until the symbol apears on the cooktop. Select Heating up and Frying and set the temperature to 150°C.

2. Make the Spicy Oil

While the oil preheats, measure and add the ingredients to a small mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Cayenne Pepper16 Tbsps.
Brown Sugar 5 Tbsps.
Kosher Salt4 tsps.
Black Pepper (ground)5 tsps.
Smoked Paprika4 tsps.
Garlic Powder2 tsp.
Onion Powder1/2 tsp.
Cinnamon (ground)4 pinches
High Heat Oil (grapeseed, vegetable, canola)480 ml

3. Season the Chicken

Moderately season the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper.

Kosher Saltas needed
Black Pepper (freshly cracked)as needed
Chicken Thighs (bone-in)4
Chicken Legs4

4. Coat the Chicken

Using a pair of tongs, dip the chicken in the buttermilk then into the flour. Repeat to double dredge the chicken for maximum crunch.

Buttermilk1500 ml
AP Flour720 grams

5. Add and Begin Frying the Chicken

Add the chicken and fry for 10 minutes on the first side or until golden brown.

Chicken (dredged)4

6. Flip and Continue Frying the Chickenp

Flip the chicken and continue frying for 10 more minutes or until golden brown.

7. Remove the Chicken

Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels and sprinkle some salt over them. Fry the remaining chicken, then turn the burner off.

Kosher Saltas needed

8. Coat the Chicken in the Spicy Oil

Add the fried chicken into a large bowl and toss with some of the spicy oil sauce. The sauce is very spicy so add it slowly.

Spicy Oilas needed

Finished cooking!

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