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Crispy Fried Chicken Legs (Frango Frito) Recipe

Serve these crispy fried chicken legs (frango frito), with a dipping sauce of your choice.
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Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In1 h 40 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

8 chicken legs (drumsticks and the thighs)4 cloves of garlic, chopped1 tablespoon of paprika7 tablespoons of white wine (100 ml)2 tablespoons of mustardSalt and pepper (to taste)
8 chicken legs (drumsticks and the thighs)4 cloves of garlic, chopped1 tablespoon of paprika7 tablespoons of white wine (100 ml)2 tablespoons of mustardSalt and pepper (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. Marinate the chicken with the paprika, mustard, garlic cloves, salt, pepper and white wine for about 1 hour.
  2. Drain the chicken from the marinade and fry it in hot oil.
  3. Once fried, remove the chicken from the heat and drain it on absorbent paper.

Recipe & Photo Credit: receitasdeportugal.com

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