Best Homemade Crispy Halal Fried Chicken

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🍗🧀 Best Homemade Crispy Halal Fried Chicken & Cheesy Potato Wedges

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — paired with golden cheesy potato wedges. A guaranteed family favorite!

🌟 Ingredients

For Halal Fried Chicken

  • 1 kg halal chicken (drumsticks, thighs, or wings)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1½ tsp black pepper
  • 1½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder or cayenne (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs

Marinade

  • 1 cup buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic paste

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

For Cheesy Potato Wedges

  • 4 large potatoes (skin on, washed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley or spring onions (optional)

🍗 Instructions – Fried Chicken

  1. Marinate the Chicken
    In a bowl, mix buttermilk (or yogurt), egg, salt, pepper, and garlic paste.
    Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight best).
  2. Prepare Coating
    In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and herbs.
  3. Coat the Chicken
    Remove chicken from marinade, let excess drip off.
    Coat thoroughly in flour mixture, pressing well for extra crispiness.
    (Optional: Dip again in marinade and recoat for double crunch.)
  4. Rest Before Frying
    Let coated chicken rest for 10 minutes to help the coating stick.
  5. Fry
    Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
    Fry chicken in batches for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Drain
    Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

🧀 Instructions – Cheesy Potato Wedges

  1. Prepare Potatoes
    Cut potatoes into thick wedges.
  2. Season
    Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  3. Bake or Air Fry
    • Oven: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway.
    • Air Fryer: Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 18–22 minutes.
  4. Add Cheese
    Sprinkle cheese over hot wedges and return to oven/air fryer for 3–5 minutes until melted.
  5. Garnish
    Sprinkle parsley or spring onions before serving.

✅ Tips for Extra Crispiness

  • Cornstarch is key—don’t skip it
  • Fry at correct oil temperature
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan
  • Let chicken rest after coating

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Garlic mayo or chili sauce
  • Coleslaw or fresh salad
  • Pickles or lemon wedges

🧾 Conclusion

This halal fried chicken delivers restaurant-level crunch with juicy, well-seasoned meat, while the cheesy potato wedges add a comforting, indulgent side. Perfect for weekends, gatherings, or special family meals.

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