How To Make Gluten Free Fried Chicken
This ultra-crispy gluten free fried chicken is a game changer! Deliciously crispy on the outside and mouthwatering juicy on the inside.
Servings 8 Servings
Equipment
- Deep fryer
- Deep Fry Skillet
Ingredients
For The Chicken
- 7 Pieces Thighs; Bone-in
- 12 Drumsticks
- 2 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 2 tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 4 Cups Canola Oil For Frying; Or oil preference.
Buttermilk Mixture
- 3 Cups Buttermilk
- 3 Large Eggs
- 4 tsp. Kosher Salt
- 1 ½ tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 3 tsp. Paprika; Smoked paprika is also fine to use
- 3 tsp. Dried Parsley Flakes
- ⅛ tsp. Ground Cloves
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 2 tsp. Cayenne
Gluten Free Flour Mixture
- 3 Cups Gluten Free Flour; We used White Rice Flour
- 1 ½ Cups Cornstarch; You can also use potato starch
- 2 tsp. Paprika
Instructions
Prep the Chicken
- Prep the Chicken – Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels. Place the chicken in a bowl or platter and season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Prepare The Buttermilk Mixture – In a large bowl, add the buttermilk, eggs, salt, ground pepper, paprika, dried parsley flakes, ground cloves, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Whisk well until combined.
- Add the Chicken – Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture and allow it to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes but best to leave for 2 hours or longer. Prepare the Flour Mixture – In a separate large bowl, add the gluten free flour (rice flour), then add the cornstarch or potato starch, and add the paprika. Mix well to combine.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat the Oil – Use a deep skillet or deep fryer to heat the oil. For this we used Canola oil fry the chicken. Bring the oil to 375 degrees but no more than 400 degrees. You can also use vegetable oil or peanut oil to fry the chicken.Dredge The Chicken – When ready to cook, one at a time, add 1 to 2 pieces of chicken to the flour mixture. Dredge the chicken in flour on all sides, then place the chicken on a plate or rack, and repeat with all chicken pieces. Best to do 4 at a time to fry.
- Cook the Chicken – Carefully add the chicken to the oil, and cook for 18 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining chicken if doing in batches. Cooking time may vary depending on your temperature, and the type of oil you use. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
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