Gluten Free Chinese Fry Batter Food

GLUTEN FREE CHINESE CHICKEN BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• In a saucepan whisk together the sugars and cornstarch. Add the remaining ingredients, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Whisk constantly to prevent lumps.
• Reduce heat to medium, and continue to whisk until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat; set aside to cool.
• In a mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Dip the chicken pieces into the batter, then carefully place in hot oil and fry until golden and the juices run clear (about 4-5 minutes). Gently stir to make sure the chicken balls are not sticking together while they are cooking.
• Use a metal slotted spoon to remove the chicken balls from the oil, and place them on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
• Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.

GLUTEN-FREE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preparing to cook: Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lay down a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
• Making the batter: Whisk together the buttermilk, paprika, garlic power, and onion powder. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir.
• Making the flour: Whisk together a pinch each of salt and pepper, flour mix, and smoked paprika.
• Dipping the chicken: Set a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat. As the pan is heating, line up the chicken, the bowl of batter, and the spiced flour. Pour the oil into the hot pan.
• Frying the chicken: When the oil has reached 375 degrees F, dip a piece of chicken in the batter. Shake off any excess liquid. Dip the chicken in the flour and coat it entirely. Place the chicken in the hot oil. Repeat with all the pieces of chicken.
• Don't overcrowd the pan. You can always do this in two batches.
• Flip the chicken pieces when the bottoms are nicely browned. When both sides are browned, put the chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Finishing the chicken: When all the chicken has been browned and laid on the baking sheet, put the baking sheet in the oven. Cook the chicken until the legs have reached an internal temperature of 185 degrees F and the breasts measure 155 degrees F.
• Pour all the flours into a large container. (Restaurant supply stores sell large plastic containers that fit this purpose well. You could also use a large glass jar.) Shake and shake and shake harder until all the flours have become one color.

GLUTEN FREE FISH FRY

Steps:

• Mix the flour and the baking powder together, then add the club soda.
• Cut the fillets in half then season them with salt and pepper.
• Dredge the fish and then dip them in the batter.
• Fry the fish in oil at 350 degrees. Usually only takes about 4-5 minutes and I flip halfway through.

THE BEST ALL PURPOSE DEEP FRY BATTER

Steps:

• Mix all dry ingredients, except the extra flour, whisk together.
• Add beer and only mix lightly.
• DO NOT over mix. If there are flour lumps just squish with the back of a spoon.
• You want the mix to be blended but not overmixed as it will not 'puff up' when deep-frying.
• For fish,shrimp, and 'meaty or wet' items I usually towel dry them and dredge them in the additional flour.
• Then dip and cover in mixture. Let the excess drip off and when putting any item in the deep fryer -- use tongs.and dip whatever you are deep frying in the oil for about 10 seconds, then release.
• This prevents the food from sticking to the bottom of the fryer. (Took us a while to learn that technique).
• When it comes to fish or something long or big -- I just put the first inch or 2 in and let it bubble for a few seconds so that I know it won't sink to the bottom and stick. (I truly hated that with deep frying).