Pritong Manok with Crispy Fries
Golden, garlicky fried chicken with crispy french fries and ketchup — the Filipino diner classic ready in 25 minutes. Salty, savory, and impossibly crave-worthy.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- 2 cup neutral cooking oil, for frying
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
- 2
Mix flour, cornstarch, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat chicken thoroughly.
- 3
Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high until it shimmers — about 2 minutes. Oil is ready when a piece of flour sizzles.
- 4
Carefully add chicken to hot oil. Fry 5–6 minutes per side without moving until deep golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Meanwhile, bake frozen fries in a separate oven (or air fryer) at 425°F for 18–20 minutes until crispy.
- 6
Transfer fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot alongside crispy fries and ketchup.
Tools you’ll need
- large, heavy skillet (12-inch)
- shallow bowl for dredging
- paper towels
- tongs or slotted spoon
- oven or air fryer
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