Spicy Fried Chicken

Steps

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1. 1
   Take 6 chicken legs, wash them thoroughly and pat dry. Make a few slits on each leg to help the spices penetrate better.
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2. 2
   Crack 1 egg into a bowl, whisk it gently, and pour it over the chicken legs.
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3. 3
   Add 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1 tsp pepper powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste.
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4. 4
   Rub all the spices thoroughly into the chicken legs, making sure the slots help absorb the flavors evenly. Marinate for 30 minutes.
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5. 5
   In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour with 1 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp pepper powder. Whisk everything together well.
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6. 6
   Transfer the seasoned flour mixture to a shallow plate for easy coating.
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7. 7
   Take each marinated chicken leg and coat it thoroughly with the seasoned flour on all sides until completely covered.
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8. 8
   Heat oil in a deep pan on medium-low heat. Gently drop the coated chicken legs into the hot oil in batches of 2.
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9. 9
   Deep-fry for about 10 minutes until the chicken legs turn golden brown and crispy outside while remaining juicy inside.
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10. 10
    Remove the cooked chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with ketchup or spicy mayo on the side.
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