Kettle Fried Chicken

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Sadly Noah, Rich has passed to the larger life and we all have to try to figure out some of the little things he used to do for ourselves.
He was a very generous soul who helped me with all kinds of little projects. I’d just start experimenting with proportions.
Try the straight method first is my suggestion.

 

[NoahM]

Thanks. Will be making a go of it this weekend.

 

[Jonas-Switzerland]

and I happen to have a batch of chicken thighs...

 

[Jonas-Switzerland]

Alright,wife is heavily pregnant and grumpy. So I try some KFC. She's still sceptical.

Batter is a mixture of corn starch and breading. Salt, mixed with some baking powder, garlic powder, pepper and paprika for color.

I tried to make some impromptu butter milk by mixing milk with vinegar, but it did not thicken.



So chicken thighs were dry brined during the night, and double dipped in the batter.



They are now on the kettle at 500F, with some potatoes. Lets hope it impresses the misses.

 

[Keith Jenkins]

@Jonas-Switzerland - that looks like a great start, I anticipate great results!

 

[Tim Campbell]

Yeah, what Keith said. Looking good, Jonas.