How to Make Crispy Fried Chicken in Big Easy Oil Less Fryer

[@ChuckDuckett]

Bought my Big Easy Fryer just before Christmas and absolutely love it! I've already done a 5lb whole chicken, a 12lb turkey, and using your recipes I've done chicken drumsticks and Panko chicken thighs. Pork Rind Panko is awesome! Thanks for educating me and sharing these awesome recipes using the Big Easy Fryer.

[@Armadillopepper]

@@ChuckDuckett Check out our Big Easy playlist of recipes. I've had mine for over 10 years.

[@BigLewBBQ]

Those really looked good! all the new ones come with that basket. Good to know the shelf works with it.

[@Armadillopepper]

I had to buy this basket on Amazon. My cooker is probably 10 years old.

[@BigLewBBQ]

@@Armadillopepper Yes they just changed to it as standard for 2021. My model isn’t as yours but it doesn’t have the Better Basket.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Awesome crispy Chicken Jeff! Love that basket! Awesome on the Big Easy!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Tom. I was wondering, when are you going to do a video that teaches us how to keep our cookers looking new like yours? I put some elbow grease in on a couple of mine this weekend, but they still don't look nice like yours.

[@TomHorsmanAmateurBBQ]

Armadillo Pepper BBQ Here you go from about 9 months ago kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZq0k2ipm92Sa8k

[@mannyledezma9338]

Glad I found your channel! Love your personality makes watching cooking videos fun

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Manny. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[@janicekahl4361]

Yum looks delish

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Janice!

[@wynndaddy5237]

Giving that a try this weekend.....Right On!!!

[@Armadillopepper]

Stay safe Wynndaddy!

[@jeffhennings6579]

Yum have to try this

[@Armadillopepper]

Let me know what you think, Jeff

[@hotrodriguez549]

Thanks for all the great recipes I've had my big easy going on 10 years now and the family always requests me to cook the Thanksgiving turkey. Love the vids keep em coming.

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Albert. I really like mine also.

[@debramott5973]

Look good

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Debra!

[@carrialascurry2906]

I love your energy 😁

[@Armadillopepper]

Thank you

[@michaeljf1972]

I know im late but your reaction when biting into that chicken is classic. All i could do was laugh. 😂👍🏾

[@budrunner131]

This will go on my recipes to try list. I saw the basket on a Big Easy recipe site but forgot to put it on my birthday wish list. It will be on my Father's Day list.

[@Armadillopepper]

This basket keeps me from burning my impatient arms 😄.

[@fishindoc6025]

I've been searching for a good oil less fried chicken recipe and this one is it! Thanks so much!

[@Armadillopepper]

Hope you give it a try

[@fishindoc6025]

@@Armadillopepper oh I did.. loved it! And thanks for the White Lightning recommendation.. that stuff is awesome!

[@Armadillopepper]

Glad you liked it. I'm using this White Lightning on tons of stuff.

[@papacsbbqkitchen2668]

Oh yeah, I need to get one of those new baskets! Chicken looks fab! 👍😀👊

[@Armadillopepper]

Thank you Papa. With this basket, maybe I won't burn myself when I get impatient 😄.

[@Booger500us]

Oh man that looks so good Jeff...gimme gimme!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Mrs. Boog!

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Freaking awesome Jeff. Looks spot on good.

[@Armadillopepper]

I like me some fried chicken Justin 😄

[@MrCastIron]

Lovin it! I cook my chicken in pork rinds too! Thanks brother!

[@Armadillopepper]

So glad I learned about this. I'm a fan of pork rinds in the bag! Thanks my friend for the feedback.

[@MrCastIron]

@@Armadillopepper anytime brother. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisscott8003]

Looks great, trying this out right now! However I couldn’t find your recipe on your website, so I’m just “wingin it”.

[@Armadillopepper]

Yeah way behind posting to our blog.

[@Phattymcnight]

Man you had me with the little dance. That's how you know it's good.

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks!

[@martinwitherspoon7782]

Freaking awesome it is 7am Monday morning here in New Zealand and I am hanging to try it now!!!!

[@Armadillopepper]

Hey Martin, I didn't realize you were in New Zealand. Crazy here. How are things there?

[@martinwitherspoon7782]

@@Armadillopepper we have a population of 5 million 66 people infected no deaths yet but things have ground to a halt our national airline is laying off 3500 people this week and businesses are closing up everywhere I have an entertainment business I lost $10 k in business this week and forward bookings cancelled not good

[@Armadillopepper]

@@martinwitherspoon7782 I feel for you Bro. Tami's son does light shows for big concerts and fortune 500 companies. They have laid off everyone.

[@martinwitherspoon7782]

@@Armadillopepper People have being going nuts lines at the supermarket and everyone buying toilet paper people now everyone has been restricted to 2 items each to stem the hoarding and now Kenny Rogers dying very sad day he was great.

[@martinwitherspoon7782]

@@Armadillopepper now have 102 cases all schools close tomorrow and all restaurants-cafes etc all non essential places have to close we are at level 3 and up to level 4 in 48hrs so is ramping up quickly

[@PicklesBBQandCooking]

Love that chicken, you definitely picked up a nice crunch from that big easy Jeff! Nice idea on the habanero honey too. Nates a really good guy, picked his brain on hot sauces and fermentation a few times. Take care brother!

[@menkros1]

Looks tasty af

[@Armadillopepper]

This was fun and delicious

[@BBQPITDOG]

That basket is so cool Jeff! Man....Colonel Sanders doesn't have anything over you bud! Your taste dance tells the story! Delicious video!! Take care over there!!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Rob and you too! I been spending more time on my patio 😄.

[@mikecha1957]

Heck yeah man that looks freaking awesome. I got to get my hands on that honey. I'm sure this would work in my airfryer too. It looked great before it went in the cooker. I definitely need to try pork rind breader. 👍👍

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Mike. Check out our website if you decide to grab some spicy honey.

[@edwardmix9656]

I tried this on my Big Easy 3 in 1 I crunched pork rinds and used garlic salt & pepper low heat with the grill top on lid open untill 120 IT then closed the lid took off about 170 didn't take me long to know why you were so excited about the chicken it was fantastic! thanks for your video!

[@Armadillopepper]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@MJorgy5]

Pork Panko sounds super delicious.

[@jamesmiller369]

Where did you find that basket? I only see ones without the center rack. I would like to be able to cook on two tiers. Is that an attachment? It's hard to see in the video.

[@Armadillopepper]

Bought all of it at Amazon. Basket is separate from a kit that has the racks.

[@progers5019]

8 to 10 years in that Big Easy. That thing has cooked a bunch of food. That is a good testimonial for that cooker. I've passed by them many times at Academy. This cook may be the one that makes me want one (again). So simple, and best thing no mess from a gallon of expensive oil. The spicy honey sounds real good. Kinda like a dipping sauce for your chicken nuggets. Nate over at White Thurnder BBQ is always another good source for cool recipes. I'm bout ready to try that huli huli again on my kamado. Good one Jeff. Have a Goodern !!

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Phil. I really like Nate's channel. He comes up with some clever stuff. Thanks for the reminder, I want to make rotisserie Huli-Huli- chicken. Stay safe my friend.

[@Pistolmike59]

If you want a Big Easy SRG which smokes, Roasts & Grills better act fast as Char Broil discontinued that model. It’s still available via Amazon. I love my SRG.

[@progers5019]

@@Pistolmike59 Thanks for the info Mike

[@Armadillopepper]

@@Pistolmike59 Mine is just the fryer model. Certainly have gotten my money's worth.

[@lawstar138]

Nice! Might have to try that this evening! Of course I dont have one of those nifty new baskets. Lol

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks John. My original basket is looking pretty bad, so I picked this up. Super easy to get stuff out of the basket.

[@Sign_72]

first! Looks great. Gonna try it in my air fryer.

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks Diere. Let me know how it turns out in the air fryer.

[@johnodinsson3635]

Any air fryer results?

[@osiyooverland]

where did you get that basket?

[@Armadillopepper]

Amazon

[@sschevmale24]

You got a link to that basket

[@Armadillopepper]

Search on Amazon or It is available on Char Broil's website.

[@ChadWinters]

I love my Big Easy

[@Armadillopepper]

Me too!

[@handcannon1388]

That chicken looks great! I've never tried to dry-fry chicken, other than in the oven. I often have pork rinds on hand; I should give this a try while on Corona-vacation. Have you tried a dab of that honey on homemade, buttered biscuits? Stay well and have a great week.

[@jackpayne291]

Where do you get the basket . It has a basket similar on the charbroil sit but does not have the 2nd teer

[@Armadillopepper]

Amazon

[@jackpayne291]

@@Armadillopepper that basket that you are using is not on amazon

[@randomactsofcooking]

Yes, looks fantastic Jeff. I'll take mine sans hot honey tho. Thanks.

[@Armadillopepper]

Come on Mike, give the honey a try 😄

[@fishindoc6025]

Gonna try this tonite..curious..was the big easy turned up all the way or what setting?

[@Armadillopepper]

My Big Easy doesn't have any settings, but the propane knob was all the way open.

[@421rants]

Shark habanero honey..... You had me right there....... Pro-tip, cup of cornstarch cup of water slurry. Let them soak overnight. This works especially well if not battering them them. If you're just dipping them like in a hot wing sauce and they are super crunchy. Thanks Jeff. = )

[@Armadillopepper]

Many thanks for the tip!

[@handcannon1388]

Do you rinse the slurry off before cooking?

[@421rants]

@@handcannon1388 nope..........fry it. = )

[@handcannon1388]

@@421rants Thanks, I'll have to try that sometime.

[@421rants]

@@handcannon1388 I like to do bone-in skin-on chicken thighs. And I usually just put them in like a big ziplock bag and put them in the refrigerator, flip them over every once in awhile. The slurry actually looks thin on the chicken. But I like it better than the breading when using a wing sauce it doesn't turn to Mush after 5 minutes because it's all slopped up in the breading. If you're running a smaller batch cut the cornstarch and water back a half a cup, just shake off the excess liquid. That's pretty much it . Enjoy = )

[@jonthornton4083]

👍👍Hey Jeff I like that new basket, that shelf the chicken was on is that the leg hanging rack? Was going to order and didn’t see the center rack when ordering. Also I guess you could use the small hanging basket on top ring an cook 8 pieces at once or on bottom and cook 12. 🤷🏼‍♂️Maybe I’m asking for too much lol.

[@Armadillopepper]

The center rack was a separate accessory that came with the leg hanger, rib hangers, skewers and other stuff. I think it was less than $20 on amazon for the accessory kit, . Just search for big easy oil less fryer accessories.

[@jonthornton4083]

Armadillo Pepper BBQ thanks Jeff I got the same thing you’re talking about. Just making sure they will fit Thanks again keep up the great work

[@Shadowisfast]

Would this work with a turkey

[@Armadillopepper]

I've never tried a breaded turkey. I'd be concerned the breading might overcook before the turkey was done.

[@justinduncan5513]

Where'd you get the basket?

[@craiggoodman6320]

Looking forward to making this tonight. Also plan on adding a few large chicken breasts - still deciding on Pablo or just seasoned for the breasts. Appreciate the videos.

[@Armadillopepper]

Hey Craig, Let me know how you like it.

[@craiggoodman6320]

@@Armadillopepper Will do. Never thought of using the leg holder from the accessory kit as an extra shelf. Looks like you used boneless thighs. Any preference after cooking these up - bone-in/boneless?

[@craiggoodman6320]

@@Armadillopepper came out great. My son gave it a thumbs up. Ended up deboning the thighs and following the recipe on the middle rack along with 3 large seasoned bone-in chicken breasts on the bottom rack. Thanks for the tips; keep them coming.

[@Armadillopepper]

Glad it worked for you!

[@fishindoc6025]

If we dont have that honey..wonder if your maple sriracha would work?

[@Armadillopepper]

Sounds good to me. You could also use regular honey if you don't want the spice.

[@Toad1973.]

Been thinking about getting an air fryer.

[@Armadillopepper]

I had one, but Tami took it 😄.

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Hmmm....Making some Gammon Scratchings tomorrow....Might need to blitz them up once done! Oh! Good, Shirt, too :)

[@Lastman3sa]

What about using shake and bake? That should work also.

[@Armadillopepper]

I've never used it, but I've tried flour and cornmeal, and they don't work.

[@426superbee4]

My secert is Corn starch in the 50/50 flour and corn meal no eggs / with corn meal, flour and starch ! Don't need panko crumbs/ White Thunder a good guy! Got some GR8 Recipes another one is HowToBBQRight! LOOKS GOOD YUM DANCE MAN! DANCE IF ITS GOOD Yell and thank GOD i bet that habanero honey put it in another world of YUM> I need a camera woman lmao

[@Armadillopepper]

Thanks for the tip Super. I'm going to watch your channel when you start it!

[@brandonkanatzar3575]

I've tried making fried chicken it turned out kinda dry. I'll try it this way and see what happens. Good job!

[@Armadillopepper]

This turned out really juicy Brandon. Using chicken thighs helps.

[@brandonkanatzar3575]

@@Armadillopepper, I hung mine up and used chicken breast strips. I'll do thighs next time.

[@Armadillopepper]

@@brandonkanatzar3575 Suggest brining the chicken breasts overnight. That will help quite a bit.

[@ronm.1865]

were can I get the recipe

[@Armadillopepper]

Currently only from watching the video. We don't have it written down and published yet.

[@mikee3379]

50 mins wow

[@captricko1]

I love my big easy...fry a turkey every Thanksgiving

[@rogerdixon7178]

Will it work with boneless chicken breasts

[@Armadillopepper]

Yup!

[@david_reynolds3660]

Problem is, that that big easy oil is fryer doesn’t have enough capacity for a family! I would like to see you use the same recipe and try to do a larger capacity on the pit barrel cooker and see if it works just as well! Please!

[@Armadillopepper]

Actually I have attachments for the basket to do 3 levels, more than enough for 2 families. I still like your Pit Barrel suggestion. I see a future vid!

[@david_reynolds3660]

Awesome!!! You are simply my favorite outdoor cook on you tube! With or without and. Tammy

[@tylerw.9100]

Nothing better than some pork skin on your chicken skin!

[@Armadillopepper]

Kind of like bacon makes everything better!