Crispiest Fried Chicken • Argo Corn Starch

Ingredients

• Brine
• 1 quart water
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, etc.)
• Batter
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Argo^® Corn Starch
• 4 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Argo^® Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup cold water
• 3 quarts (96 ounces) peanut OR vegetable oil