Dixie Fry Original Recipe Coating Mix (copycat)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups cake flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 1/2 teaspoons fine salt
• 2 teaspoons buttermilk, solids
• 2 teaspoons nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons egg yolks, powder
• 1 tablespoon ground celery salt
• 1 tablespoon hungarian paprika
• 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground sweet basil
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme

Recipe

• notes: for best results don't omit or substitute any ingredient. saco brand buttermilk solids and tradewinds brand ground celery salt are sold at smart & final stores. egg yolk powder can be ordered online. if omitting buttermilk solids, nonfat dry milk powder or egg yolk powder -- (1) replace omitted ingredients equally with cake flour in the dry batter ingredients, and (2) replace omitted ingredients in "liquid form", as an egg wash before breading (1 1/2 cups buttermilk or nonfat milk, 1 beaten egg). there will be a slightly different color result from dixie fry's version due to the absence of beet powder and paprika oleoresin (coloring agents). see steps 7 and 9 for dixie fry's approximate cooking times.
• into the large bowl of a food processor, add all ingredients; process mixture for 10-15 seconds while tilting alternately for even blending. mixture is now ready to use (retain 1/2 of mixture for a second use if desired (store in an airtight container). the following steps are the written directions from the dixie fry box.
• pour (1 cup) dixie fry into medium plastic bag (or in a pan).
• moisten chicken, lamb, or seafood with water (or a whipped egg mixture).
• shake 1 or 2 pieces at a time (or coat by rolling in pan).
• fry method (spice guru's note: i recommend using at least 1 cup cooking oil in a deep skillet, rather than the given amount): pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in skillet. cook over medium-low heat, uncovered, until golden and cooked through, turning occasionally.
• cooking times for frying method: chicken parts with skin and bone, 40 minutes; boneless, skinless chicken breast, 20 minutes; lamb chops, 15 minutes; fish fillet, 5-7 minutes.
• "no oil" bake method (spice guru's note: i recommend using a light coat of vegetable oil on chicken before breading): use baking pan. spray no-fat cooking spray on pan. bake, uncovered, until golden and cooked through, turning once.
• cooking times for baking method: (at 400 f): chicken parts with skin and bone, 45-50 minutes; boneless, skinless chicken breast, 20 minutes; lamb chops, 40 minutes; fish fillet, 5-7 minutes.
• serve and enjoy!