Crispiest Fried Chicken

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Written By Cindy Bunt

This just happens to be Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free! Not by omission, but because it’s the best.

Here’s what I did.

I put 1 cup of gluten free self raising flour in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of Tamari, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar (I normally use Rice Wine vinegar), 1 teaspoon each of ginger paste and garlic paste.

Mix it together. It will be clumpy and craggly.

Add 2 sliced chicken breasts (raw) and mix to combine, sort of pressing the craggly mix into the chicken pieces.

Deep fry in 180 degree oil that is clean in 3 batches for a few minutes.

The combination of clean oil and hot enough oil means the chicken doesn’t absorb the oil.

The other trick is to salt the chicken as soon as it comes out as it helps it stay crunchy.

The last reason this is the bomb and really crunchy is that the self raising part of the flour activates when it’s hot and puffs up, giving greater surface area for the crispness to happen.

This plate was demolished in no time!

Cindy Bunt

Cindy Bunt is the owner and heart behind The Post and Rail, a café, providore, cooking and art school located in a beautifully restored heritage-listed building at 58 Riddoch Street, Penola.

With a deep love of food, creativity and meaningful connection, Cindy created The Post and Rail as a place where people can slow down and feel genuinely welcome. What began as a vision to honour the building’s rich history has grown into a vibrant space filled with good food, shared stories and hands-on experiences.

Cindy’s approach is grounded in generosity and authenticity. The café celebrates seasonal produce and thoughtful cooking, while the providore showcases carefully chosen goods made to be enjoyed and shared. Her cooking classes, art workshops and intimate events are designed to bring people together — sisters, mothers and daughters, friends and travellers — creating memorable moments around the table and beyond.

Known for her warmth and attention to detail, Cindy has a natural talent for curating experiences that feel both special and relaxed. Every element of The Post and Rail reflects her belief that hospitality is about connection, creativity and care.

Proudly rooted in Penola and the Limestone Coast, Cindy continues to nurture The Post and Rail as a place of community, creativity and timeless hospitality.

https://thepostandrail.com.au
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