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The Science Behind Crunchy Fried Chicken

Oct. 31, 2020

A plate with crunchy cried chicken and green beans with a fork and a blue napkin

Crunchy fried chicken in hot oil while being fried

Fried chicken should have a moist interior and a crunchy exterior.

350°F

Hot oil creates the crispy exterior. Water boils away at 212°F, but oil can be heated far above that. Choose an oil with a high smoke point and heat it to around 350°F.

Yellow bubbles representing the boiling point of water

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