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Gluten Free Fried Chicken

Gluten Free Fried Chicken Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken drumsticks and thighs, skin-on, bone-in
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Neutral oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl. Submerge chicken, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  2. Whisk flour blend, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, remaining 1 tsp salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mix, pressing firmly, and set on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F in a heavy pot. Fry chicken in batches, turning once, 12-15 minutes until 165°F internal.
  5. Drain on a wire rack and keep warm in a 200°F oven if needed.
  6. Pile the chicken on a platter, sprinkle with flaky salt, and serve immediately.

Notes

The marinating time is not included in the prep and total. If you are short on time, even 2 hours in buttermilk will still season the meat, though 4 or more is best.