Fried Chicken Ice Cream
Fried Chicken Ice Cream is a bold and unexpected fusion of crispy, savory fried chicken paired with creamy, sweet ice cream. A surprising yet delightful treat for adventurous food lovers!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Frying Pan
- Tongs
- Wire Rack
- Ice Cream Scoop
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken tenders
- 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for heat
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups oil for frying
Ice Cream
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream or any preferred flavor
Toppings
- 2 tbsp honey for drizzling
- 2 tbsp hot sauce optional, for spice
- 2 tbsp maple syrup optional, for sweetness
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, soak the chicken tenders in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken tenders until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil and retain crispiness.
- Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a serving plate or cone.
- Top the ice cream with a piece of crispy fried chicken.
- Drizzle with honey, hot sauce, or maple syrup for added flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of crispy, savory chicken with creamy, sweet ice cream.
Notes
For an extra crispy chicken, fry twice: first at medium heat, then again at high heat for a crunchy exterior. Try experimenting with different ice cream flavors like salted caramel or bourbon vanilla for a unique twist.