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Beer Battered Fried Chicken

This easy beer battered fried chicken recipe yields golden, perfectly crisp fried chicken that's packed with flavor and fall-apart tender!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups plain yogurt
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper add at least 0.5 tablespoon
  • 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 10 to 12 pieces chicken drumsticks
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons onion salt
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces light beer
  • 2 to 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to the yogurt mixture and let stand on the counter for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the flour, onion salt, garlic powder, 0.5 tablespoon cayenne pepper, and 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper. Whisk in the light beer until smooth and fully combined.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet to 350°F to 375°F, ensuring enough oil to cover chicken halfway up.
  • Prepare a serving plate lined with paper towels and set aside.
  • Remove chicken pieces from the yogurt mixture and pat dry with paper towels. If refrigerated, remove chicken about 20-30 minutes before frying.
  • Dip the chicken in the beer batter, coating thoroughly. Let excess drip off and carefully add chicken pieces to hot oil.
  • Fry chicken in batches, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer fried chicken to the paper towel-lined plate and let rest for 7 to 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

This beer battered fried chicken is best served hot, paired with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of crispy fries or coleslaw.