Spicy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Method

1. 1 Soak chicken thighs in fresh milk mixed with salt and chili powder for 4 hours in the refrigerator.
2. 2 Milk tenderizes the meat and retains moisture; soaking it in regular water will dry out the chicken thighs after frying.
3. 3 Mix the wheat flour with cornstarch, gochugaru (Chinese yam), garlic powder, pepper, and sugar.
4. 4 Remove the chicken pieces from the milk, then roll them directly in the flour and knead firmly until the flour forms a crust.
5. 5 Fry in oil at 160 degrees for 14 minutes until the meat is cooked through to the bone.
6. 6 Heat the oil to 190 degrees and fry for another 2 minutes until the batter is crispy and firm.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 45 min

  Replace steps 5 and 6: spray oil evenly, then steam in a hot air oven at 190 degrees for 26 minutes, flipping at minute 14.