Believe it or not, the best beer batter isn't made with beer! It's actually done with sparkling apple cider, which produces a light, beautifully crispy, and very flavorful coating. Not to mention it's super easy.
Provided by Chef John
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast into 6 finger-sized strips, and transfer into a mixing bowl.
- Season with kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over top and shake the bowl to coat the strips. Toss until all the surfaces are completely coated, and then transfer onto a rack or plate. Place in the refrigerator, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes, or until ready to fry.
- Meanwhile, whisk self-rising flour and sparkling apple cider together in a mixing bowl to form a thin batter. Batter should be somewhere between a thin pancake batter and a crepe batter, but still thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Place in the refrigerator to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
- Mix Dijon mustard, vinegar, hot sauce, and sugar together for dipping sauce in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dip each chicken finger into the batter to coat. Deep-fry in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, crispy, and no longer pink in the centers, 3 to 4 1/2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 916.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
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