Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flaked salt
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1.5 kilogram chicken pieces
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plain)
- 1/2 cup cornflour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
- To Serve
- Coleslaw (see recipe #29620)
- Lime wedges
How to Make
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Step 1: Combine 1 tablespoon salt, Cajun seasoning, paprika and pepper in a small bowl and then sprinkle on chicken pieces and place on a large plate and cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight if time permits.
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Step 2: Combine flour, cornflour and remaining salt in a large bowl.
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Step 3: Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a large bowl and coat chicken pieces with buttermilk and then flour mixture and place on a tray.
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Step 4: Line a baking tray with baking paper and place a wire rack over the paper.
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Step 5: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat and when hot, cook chicken in batches for 10 minutes or until golden, crisp and cook through and then transfer to a tray.
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Step 6: Serve with coleslaw and lime wedges.
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