Finally, spraying olive oil on the chicken as opposed to drizzling it on is MUCH better and results in a better surface texture.
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Looks like a winning recipe... thanks.
Oh, and air fryers make great in-door barbecue ribs...
Do you have your tablespoons (TBSP or “tbs”) mixed up with your teaspoons (TSP or “tsp”)? You have enough spices there to feed a battalion.
I always remember is by the fact that tablespoon has a “B” in it and teaspoon doesn’t
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Probably, but I don’t think you want some creepy old man standing next to you in your kitchen…
Fried is good but SPATCHCOCK or Beercan is easier and so much better.
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I’ve heard for years that it’s possible to replicate KFC “11 herbs and spices” original recipe with a packet of (dry) Good Seasons Italian dressing mix.
Are those bone-in or boneless chicken thighs?
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I read titles such as these and wonder WHO THE HECK would want to duplicate a greasy, chemically-tasting, soggy coated chunk of protein.
I get better fried chicken from my grocery store, and everyone who follows my advice agrees.
That stated, I’ve replicated several of these duplicate recipes and the best I’ve ever had was deep fried in olive oil, WITHOUT all the extra spice:
Buttermilk with salt & cayenne soak overnight,
Flour mixture containing: Onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt & baking powder,
Egg wash with Dijon,
Repeat & fry.
A little thyme suits well but not necessary.
The same can be accomplished on the stovetop in cast iron pan (use a DEEP pan, about 1” or so of oil, and a spatter shield). Dutch oven works well, too, to minimize the mess.
Peanut or Rice Bran oil are also good alternatives to the other toxic oils.
I’d use an air fryer to reheat (and do, now that I’ve had one about a year or so), but not to make it.
Free advice.
Why not just go to KFC?
Just copied the recipe!
Sounds “finger-lickin’ good” to me!
As an aside, my sister worked at a KFC as a teenager. She came home covered with grease and a chicken smell she just couldn’t get rid of, no matter how often she showered and washed her hair. :)
It was kind of like being sprayed by a skunk in that regard. Of course, fried chicken smells a heck of a lot better. :)
I read in a book quite a while ago (IIRC Big Secrets) that a woman tried to replicate the KFC taste and found two ingredients worked: black pepper and monosodium glutumate. She said that came closest to the KFC taste. I used the recipe for many years and it did indeed taste like KFC, but it’s almost impossible to find MSG in stores these days.
You have to fry your chicken in lard, so NO.
Paprika? Spicy? HAHAHAHA
I LOVE my air fryer. I use it every day.
You don’t have 2 tablespoons Accent seasoning (MSG) but that’s probably a good thing. But it’s in the Original, I assure you.
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I knew a guy who worked at KFC and he swore the 11 secret herbs and spices were — meat tenderizer.
Will try. Thanks!