Restaurant-Quality Crispy Fried Chicken (Karaage)
This crispy Japanese karaage uses rice flour and potato starch for a light, crunchy texture that stays crispy longer than regular fried chicken. Simple seasonings and a quick marinade give the chicken a deep savory flavor while keeping the inside juicy.
Restaurant-Quality Crispy Fried Chicken (Karaage)
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- Main: 1 Chicken Thigh approx. 300g
- Marinade:
- Grated Garlic 1 clove or 1 tsp
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sake
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- Coating:
- A pinch of Salt
- 2 tbsp Rice Flour
- 2 tbsp Potato Starch Katakuriko
- Other: Oil for frying
Instructions
- Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine the grated garlic, soy sauce, sake, and mirin.
- Prep the Chicken: Remove any excess fat or sinew from the chicken thigh and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- Marinate: Add the chicken and a pinch of salt to the bowl. Massage the meat about 30 times to ensure the flavors soak in. Let it sit for 10–20 minutes.
- Coat: Add the rice flour and potato starch to the bowl. Toss thoroughly until every piece of chicken is evenly coated.
- Fry: Heat your oil to 180°C (350°F). Fry the chicken for about 4 minutes until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Drain the excess oil and serve immediately while hot.



TIP
Rice flour absorbs less oil than wheat flour, making this a slightly lighter and much crunchier version of the classic Karaage. Enjoy!