How to Fry Chicken in a Pressure Fryer
Cooking with a pressure fryer may sound formidable at first, but it's really quite easy, as long as you are careful to follow the manufacturer's directions. Chicken cooked in a pressure fryer is brown and crispy outside and tender and juicy inside. Adjust the recipe to suit your own tastes and you won't be disappointed with the results. Read on to learn more. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Pressure fryer
- 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces
- Oil
- Spice rub
- Milk or buttermilk
Instructions
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Roll the chicken in the spice rub, and then dip it in milk or buttermilk. Let it soak for several hours, or overnight. Shortly before you cook the chicken, remove it from the liquid, drain it, and roll it in flour.
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Heat the oil in the pressure fryer to about 350 degrees. Dip the chicken in carefully so it won't splatter and fry it until it turns a light golden color, about 3 minutes.
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Leave the chicken in the oil and lock the lid. Once the lid is locked and the pressure reaches about 5 or 6 lbs., set a kitchen timer for 7 minutes.
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Reduce the heat gradually when the time is up, according to the manufacturer's directions. Once the pressure reaches 0, remove the chicken and let it drain on a layer of paper towels.
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Repeat with the following batches. Serve and enjoy.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't try this recipe in a regular pressure cooker. Frying chicken under pressure requires a special pressure fryer, often found at businesses that carry restaurant supplies.
Don't cook too much chicken at a time as it will cause the temperature to drop too much. When this happens, the chicken takes longer to cook and will absorb more oil. Divide your chicken into batches, and bring the pressure back up for each batch.
