Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside — these crispy chicken strips owe their shattering crust to one secret ingredient: sparkling water. The carbonation keeps the batter light and airy, so it fries up golden in minutes. If your family loves crispy chicken, do not miss our Crispy Chicken Cutlets Stuffed with Ham and Cheese and the Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Soy-Mustard.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz / 0.9 lb) chicken thigh fillets
- 70 g (1/2 cup + 1 tbsp) flour
- 100 ml (about 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) sparkling mineral water
- 1 egg
- 10 g (2 tsp) olive or sunflower oil
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 3 g sunflower oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the batter: whisk the flour, sparkling water, egg, oil, and spices until smooth.
- Cut the chicken into long strips, season lightly with salt, dip into the batter, and fry over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Tips
- Keep the sparkling water cold — cold carbonation gives the crispiest, lightest crust.
- Do not crowd the pan; fry in batches so the strips stay crisp instead of steaming.
- For more deep-frying know-how, browse the cooking guides at Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 203 kcal, protein 14.2 g, fat 12.8 g, carbs 10.4 g