Fried Mashed Potato Nuggets Fried Chicken Coating Recipes

MY ULTIMATE SUPER CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the brine ingredients.
• If you are using chicken legs, separate the drums from the thighs so that it becomes 8 pieces of chicken.
• Add the chicken to the brine and let it sit for a minimum of 4 hours in the fridge Bring it out of the fridge 1 hour before you are ready to deep fry so that the chicken can come to room temperature. This will help the chicken cook all the way through and it prevents the oil from dropping to a very low temperature when you deep fry it.
• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients of the "Dry Mix" from the ingredient list. Reserve 1/2 cup of it aside to make the "Wet Mix" and set the rest aside for later.
• (Optional) If you want a more textured crispy batter, add 2-3 tablespoons of the brine or water into the 'dry mix' and work it into the mix with your fingers until you get a slightly clumpier and moist dry mix.
• Add the reserved 1/2 cup of dry mix into another bowl and add in the white vinegar and ice water and mix well until everything is combined. Set this aside
• When you are ready to batter the chicken, remove it from the brine and dry it out VERY WELL with paper towel
• One at a time put the chicken into the dry mix and coat it with a light dusting. Shake very well. You want a very light coating for the initial flouring only.
• Use a fork to re-mix the wet batter (it may have settled and separated)
• Dunk one piece of chicken quickly into the wet batter
• Quickly add the wet chicken piece back into the "Dry Mix" and completely cover the chicken in the mix.
• Use your hand and press the dry mix into the chicken. I like to give it a solid squeeze.
• Remove the chicken from the dry mix and vigorously shake off the flour to create the nooks and crannies.
• Remove the chicken from the dry mix and set it in a single layer on a plate.
• Do this for every piece of chicken.
• Fill a cast iron pan or deep fryer with oil and set the temperature to 350F (177C)
• Once the oil is hot (you can do a test if it's hot enough by sticking a wooden chopstick or wooden spoon into it to see if it bubbles) add in the chicken slowly. Do not overcrowd the pan, you don't want the oil temperature to drop. You may need to cook this in a few batches. I like to put about 2 pieces in per dutch oven.
• Cook the chicken for 18-20 minutes. (If you are using boneless chicken, cook it for 6-10 minutes instead)
• Once all the chicken has been fried, put it back in the oil and fry it for a second time for 1 minute. This will make the chicken extra crispy.
• Let it rest on a rack, newspaper or parchment paper for a few minutes before digging in. Enjoy!

FRIED MASHED POTATO NUGGETS (FRIED CHICKEN COATING)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes until soft.
• Mix dressing packet, flour, and yeast in one bowl.
• Pour milk in another.
• When potatoes are done, drain and add butter and milk. You can add salt and pepper if you like.
• You do not want these to be too creamy, they need to be somewhat firm.
• Heat the oil.
• Take 2 spoonfuls potato and form into a ball.
• Put in milk bowl, then put into flour bowl. Repeat.
• Place in oil and roll around until done.
• Drain on a paper towel.

CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN MADE WITH INSTANT POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Mix well.
• Dip chicken pieces into the butter, and then roll in potato flake mixture to coat. Place in pan. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and golden brown.

FRIED MASHED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
• Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan. Drop large spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the frying pan. Flatten into a patties as you flip; cook until browned on both sides, 6 to 7 minutes per cake. Repeat with remaining potato mixture.

FRIED CHICKEN COATING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 year. Yield: 3 batches (2-1/2 cups total)., To prepare chicken: Place about 3/4 cup of coating in a large resealable plastic bag. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip chicken pieces into egg mixture, then place in the bag; seal and shake until coated. , In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on all sides; remove to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until juices run clear.

POTATO FLAKE CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the potato flakes, Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Dip chicken in butter, then coat with potato flake mixture. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.

DO IT YOURSELF OVEN FRIED CHICKEN COATING

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, mix bread crumbs, cornmeal, Parmesan cheese and Creole seasoning together. Pulse several times to blend thoroughly.
• Add diced butter to crumb mixture and pulse 6-8 times, or until crumb mixture is moistened. Place mixture in a shallow dish.
• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towel. Smear yogurt on all sides (may substitute mayonnaise or creme fraiche).
• Dredge chicken in crumb mixture, turning to coat evenly.
• IF FREEZING: Place on a cookie sheet, with pieces not touching each other. Freeze. May be individually wrapped after frozen. To cook: unwrap frozen chicken, place in baking dish and bake (from frozen) according to directions that follow. An additional 10 minutes of cooking time may be necessary.
• TO COOK: Preheat oven to 375°F Lightly spray baking dish with cooking spray. Place coated pieces in baking dish. Cook 15 minutes then turn and continue cooking until done (approximately 10 more minutes).