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Cornstarch vs. Flour in Fried Chicken: The Science of Maximum Crunch
Why does adding cornstarch to your flour dredge transform ordinary fried chicken into a shatteringly crisp masterpiece? We analyze the molecular starch chemistry.
Direct Answer: Cornstarch contains 100% starch and zero gluten protein, whereas all-purpose flour has 10-12% gluten. Mixing 25% cornstarch with 75% flour weakens gluten networks, prevents chewiness, and forms a brittle, shatter-crisp crust that repels moisture and stays crunchy longer.
Chef Marcus Vance
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