If you work in the professional food sector and are looking for a technical solution to prepare Southern-style fried chicken with a crispy texture and consistent results, this is for you.
Today we introduce one of our latest innovations: Frumen’s Southern-Style Breader. A double-coating breading system specially designed for:
- Pre-cooked chicken manufacturers who need a stable, uniform coating for automated processes.
- Central kitchens and restaurant chains that require breadings capable of retaining their quality after cooking, chilling, or regeneration.
- Fifth-range food companies looking for ready-to-use, low-error solutions.
- HORECA distributors aiming to offer profitable and distinctive products to their professional customers.
At Frumen, as an industrial breadcrumb maker, we guide you on how to use this new solution, composed of Frumen’s Southern-Style Breader and our fine or powdered breadcrumbs—designed to ensure a crunchy texture, perfect adhesion, and high frying performance.
Frumen – A Specialized Breadcrumb Maker
When it comes to industrial or large-scale processes, choosing the right ingredient supplier is critical. A B2B-focused breadcrumb maker like Frumen provides decisive advantages:
- Product stability under variable production conditions.
- Tailor-made formulations developed for specific applications (frying, baking, freezing, etc.).
- Time savings and enhanced production line efficiency.
- Technical support to optimize in-plant usage.
- Formats and packaging tailored to professional channel needs.
With a presence in over 30 countries and a portfolio of more than 350 product references, Frumen has established itself as a strategic partner for manufacturers, distributors, and central kitchens seeking cost-effective, safe, and high-quality breading solutions.
Technical Process for Preparing Frumen Southern-Style Fried Chicken
The following method has been validated by our R&D team to ensure maximum quality and efficiency in the production of Southern-style fried chicken.
1. Preparing the Breader
- Product: Frumen’s Southern-Style Breader
- Function: High-adhesion wet coating for double breading process
- Mix at a 1:3 ratio (1 part breader to 3 parts ice-cold water).
- Whisk vigorously until smooth and homogeneous.
- Refrigerate and let rest for at least 1 hour to ensure proper hydration.
Technical Note: This phase is critical. Resting time allows for uniform water absorption, improving the bath’s viscosity and the performance of the wet coating.
2. First Dusting
- Product: Frumen’s fine or powdered breadcrumbs
- Function: Creates a dry base to improve breader adhesion
- Coat chicken pieces with the fine or powdered breadcrumbs.
- Gently press to ensure surface adhesion.
G-0 BF has a fine particle size, ideal for forming a uniform base layer without adding excessive bulk.
3. Reactivating the Breader
- After resting, stir the mixture again.
- This redistributes any sedimented components and ensures even viscosity
- Avoid watery or inconsistent areas that could affect coverage.
4. Wet Coating
- Dip the floured pieces into the breader mixture.
- Ensure full, even coverage without excessive dripping.
Goal: To create an intermediate layer that acts as an adhesive between the dry base and the final flour coating. Correct viscosity is key to avoiding coating loss during frying.
5. Second Dusting
- Product: Standard wheat flour
- Function: Adds texture and sets the wet layer
- Immediately coat the breaded pieces in flour.
This step locks in the coating and creates a crispy finish after cooking.
Technical Tip: Don’t skip this step. It produces the signature rough, rustic appearance of authentic Southern-style fried chicken.
6. Frying
- Fry in clean vegetable oil at 180 °C (356 °F).
- Time will vary by piece size, but ensure internal doneness and external crispiness.
Considerations:
- Avoid low oil temperature to prevent excess oil absorption.
Filter particles during continuous frying to maintain oil and product quality.
Advantages of this Frumen Solution for B2B Clients
- Standardized product: Enables consistent results across multiple batches.
- Suitable for manual or automated processes.
- Egg-free formulation, ideal for lines with microbiological sensitivity.
- Stable performance, even after freezing and central kitchen regeneration.
- Versatile format for HORECA, industrial kitchens, or ready-to-cook products for retail.
Perfect Breading with an Expert Breadcrumb Maker
As a breadcrumb maker specialized in professional solutions, Frumen has developed a complete system for preparing Southern-style fried chicken with crispy texture, uniform coating, and high frying stability.
By combining our Southern-Style Breader and fine or powdered breadcrumbs, we ensure:
- Optimized technical processes.
- Consistent and appealing appearance.
- Easy application in industrial environments.
If your company wants to enhance its breading range or launch American-style products, contact us.
We’d love to hear how we can support your business.
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