KFC question

fantomlord · 12-08-2012, 12:42 PM

want to try my hand at some KFC. been looking through some posts, and it looks like everybody cooks it around 450°. does it need to cook that hot to get the breading/batter crunchy, or would lower temps work?

Thanks!

Bludawg · 12-08-2012, 01:19 PM

I do mine at 350 I tried the higher temp and it got too brown for my Fried Chicken Connoisseur Azz

tish · 12-08-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

I do mine at 350 I tried the higher temp and it got too brown for my Fried Chicken Connoisseur Azz

^^^I agree. Came out too dark for me at 450*. I get results more to my liking at 375*.

chriscw81 · 12-08-2012, 02:56 PM

we dont fry chicken often but i'd definitely say 450 is a bit much, imo. i'd agree with the guys above me

fantomlord · 12-08-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bludawg

I do mine at 350 I tried the higher temp and it got too brown for my Fried Chicken Connoisseur Azz

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Originally Posted by tish

^^^I agree. Came out too dark for me at 450*. I get results more to my liking at 375*.

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Originally Posted by chriscw81

we dont fry chicken often but i'd definitely say 450 is a bit much, imo. i'd agree with the guys above me

I'm thinking you guys are talking about deep frying...I was talking about on the grill like these posts:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=95412
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...t=Kettle+Fried

jemezspring · 12-08-2012, 03:49 PM

Not sure what temp I am cooking at but I bank half a kettle of fully lit coals to one side and open the two bottom vents of the weber kettle fully. Gotta be at least 400. Then the birds on the other side, indirect. Only takes about 30-40 minutes for thighs/drumsticks. Comes out juicy and golden brown.

Gore · 12-08-2012, 04:24 PM

I think I've cooked at 400*. Temperature is not a hard and fast thing, especially comparing between pits.

LMAJ · 12-08-2012, 04:37 PM

I think I do mine in the 350 range - raised direct. Brush with butter... delicious!

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...&highlight=KFC

MS2SB · 12-08-2012, 05:13 PM

I have no idea what the actual temp is, but with both baskets full I'd guess I'm in the 375-425 range. 450 seems a little high to me.

MisterChrister · 12-08-2012, 05:45 PM

KFC @ 375-400 for me too. Brush with butter as Lynn said; after all, what's NOT better with butter?

fantomlord · 12-09-2012, 07:42 AM

+1 on the better with butter

this will have to wait for another day...did a bunch of stuff, then ran out of...motivation

fried it in the CI dutch oven. turned out great, so I guess it wasn't a total loss

NorthwestBBQ · 12-09-2012, 07:55 AM

KFC chicken is cooked in Customized Henny Penny Pressure Fryers. Do no attempt this at home!

Bludawg · 12-09-2012, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fantomlord

I'm thinking you guys are talking about deep frying...I was talking about on the grill like these posts:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=95412
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...t=Kettle+Fried

No I'm talkin Kettle Fried Chicken If it cooks in oil at 350 and gets all golden brown and delicious it will cook the same on the pit at the same temp. Butter is the Key. At least that's how it works for me YMMV.

centexsmoker · 12-09-2012, 10:57 AM

I used to do this with catfish all the time and it was awesome. I never thought about doing it with a wet batter but I'm all over this. The catfish batter was the cornmeal type (Uncle Bucks from Bass Pro). It's really good too and you would never know it wasn't fried. Thanks for posting this.

fantomlord · 12-09-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LMAJ

I think I do mine in the 350 range - raised direct. Brush with butter... delicious!

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...&highlight=KFC

yours looks great! what did you use for the batter and dredge?

12-08-2012, 12:42 PM	#1
fantomlord Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-24-12 Location: Sauk City, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	KFC question want to try my hand at some KFC. been looking through some posts, and it looks like everybody cooks it around 450°. does it need to cook that hot to get the breading/batter crunchy, or would lower temps work? Thanks! __________________ Matt...Sauk City, WI...WSM 18.5" (DZ)...WGA (A)...22.5" OTS (AD)

12-08-2012, 01:19 PM	#2
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12-08-2012, 02:56 PM	#4
chriscw81 is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-12 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	we dont fry chicken often but i'd definitely say 450 is a bit much, imo. i'd agree with the guys above me __________________ *A Texan transplant* UDS \| Blue Weber Performer Platinum \| Chargriller Akorn \| 22.5 Weber OTG \| WSJ Gold \| Mini WSM \| Maverick ET-73 \| Blue Thermapen \| Maverick PT-100 \| Master Forge gasser(charcoal chimney starter)

12-08-2012, 04:24 PM	#7
Gore somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-05-08 Location: Hiding out from blood suck ghost snake gods ... and Nazis Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I've cooked at 400. Temperature is not a hard and fast thing, especially comparing between pits. __________________ Assistant to a Mad BBQ Scientist (and a squirrel): Primo Oval XL, Small Offset, Gasser, Optigrill, UBS "I love everything about the pig, even the way she walks." -- Spanish proverb (\__/) (='.'=) This is the rabbit baby. Invests him in yours signature, (")_(") and the help rabbit baby takes over control of the world! Hmmmm, I wonder, WWGALD*? Avatar courtesy of Grillman and NorthwestBBQ Promoted by Bigabyte to "Idiot #1"

12-08-2012, 04:37 PM	#8
LMAJ Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-07 Location: Southeastern Pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think I do mine in the 350 range - raised direct. Brush with butter... delicious! http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...&highlight=KFC __________________ L-M Official Pennsylvania MOINK Ball maker 1 Large BGE - 7/5/08 1 Large BGE and table - 8/29/12 1 18.5 new to me WSM Super Fast BLUE and RED Thermapen 1 - The Great Outdoors Smoker Sea Bug cooker 1 - Fantastic hubby - the original Big Al _______________________________________ Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Robert Brault

12-08-2012, 03:49 PM	#6
jemezspring Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-09-09 Location: Chicago Proper Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not sure what temp I am cooking at but I bank half a kettle of fully lit coals to one side and open the two bottom vents of the weber kettle fully. Gotta be at least 400. Then the birds on the other side, indirect. Only takes about 30-40 minutes for thighs/drumsticks. Comes out juicy and golden brown.

12-08-2012, 05:13 PM	#9
MS2SB is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-28-10 Location: Bothell, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have no idea what the actual temp is, but with both baskets full I'd guess I'm in the 375-425 range. 450 seems a little high to me. __________________ Traeger lil Tex, 2 Weber 22.5", UDS Mop, Sauce & Two Smoking Barrels BBQ Team "Go Cougs!" They call me "Dave" Noobian Warlord

12-08-2012, 05:45 PM	#10
MisterChrister is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Richland Center, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	KFC @ 375-400 for me too. Brush with butter as Lynn said; after all, what's NOT better with butter? __________________ '69 Redhead 2X Stainless Performers TS Performer Mystery Blue OTG Simpsons SJ SJG WGA A "few" others

12-09-2012, 07:42 AM	#11
fantomlord Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-24-12 Location: Sauk City, WI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	+1 on the better with butter this will have to wait for another day...did a bunch of stuff, then ran out of...motivation fried it in the CI dutch oven. turned out great, so I guess it wasn't a total loss __________________ Matt...Sauk City, WI...WSM 18.5" (DZ)...WGA (A)...22.5" OTS (AD)

12-09-2012, 07:55 AM	#12
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Lynnwood, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	KFC chicken is cooked in Customized Henny Penny Pressure Fryers. Do no attempt this at home! __________________ Michael KCBS/PNWBA Member, Cook, CBJ & Photographer Custom Engraved Wine Barrel Lids

12-09-2012, 10:57 AM	#14
centexsmoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-22-12 Location: Austin, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used to do this with catfish all the time and it was awesome. I never thought about doing it with a wet batter but I'm all over this. The catfish batter was the cornmeal type (Uncle Bucks from Bass Pro). It's really good too and you would never know it wasn't fried. Thanks for posting this.