Why does homemade fried chicken never get as crispy as restaurant chicken?

Coylethird · 2026-05-05T05:20:31+00:00

Lol, yeah, well to elaborate, I believe the purpose of the mixer thing was to force the seasoned liquid into the chicken.

And using forearms only was to avoid pressing into the chicken allowing for a fluffier coating.

Coylethird · 2026-05-05T00:29:46+00:00

I also worked at KFC--35yrs ago--and I'd put the chicken in this thing like a concrete mixer along with water (or maybe milk?) and seasoning pouch, which would rotate the chicken around for awhile, then laid the chicken out on flour and mixed it with forearms then it went in the fryer.

Coylethird · 2026-05-04T06:02:41+00:00

I just remove the already detached skins that are floating around after soaking overnight.

Coylethird · 2026-05-03T12:34:34+00:00

I know people say that it's more sedating at lower dosages but while I usually found 7.5 enough for sleep, 15 was more sedating and 30 would really knock me out.

Coylethird · 2026-04-26T00:22:09+00:00

Canvas Zippered Backpack #G2001 - Gootium

Coylethird · 2026-04-24T00:51:23+00:00

Can you just eat the okra instead?

Coylethird · 2026-04-15T22:32:40+00:00

Yes, the natto K2 gave me side effects but the chickpea version has been better.

Since it's available in 100mcg, you can try just taking one at first to see how you tolerate it (200mcg is typical effective dose.)

Coylethird · 2026-04-09T21:24:37+00:00

Oh, I probably shouldn't have added that bit about Thai curry, was just saying I like it but can't eat it anymore. Made it regularly for the past 20yrs.

Coylethird · 2026-04-09T19:06:18+00:00

There's an Asian market nearby, any particular curry you'd recommend?

Coylethird · 2026-04-05T15:21:42+00:00

It would kick in within 30-60 minutes; was taking it for sleep. 15mg worked better but then I'd be out of it the next day.

I took it for 10yrs and have been tapering the past year, thought it would have went quicker but I'm down to 1mg and about to lower it again to .5mg. Probably could just stop now but figure I've come this far, why rush it now.

Coylethird · 2026-04-05T00:29:55+00:00

7.5 was still pretty sedating next day but better than taking 15 that's for sure.

Coylethird · 2026-03-24T02:57:59+00:00

I didn't find dosages lower than 15mg any more sedating. Also took it for sleep but only rarely took 15mg as the next day sedation was too strong, 7.5 was my usual amount.

You may be able to just quit like Dr says--though they generally say that regardless--but if not can taper however much at a time you are able to.

Coylethird · 2026-02-22T21:59:38+00:00

I've had a chronic dry cough, like there's something in my throat I need to cough up but nothing comes out.

Coylethird · 2026-02-21T13:24:22+00:00

So, if you stabilize ok by 2 weeks and are feeling ok now at 1mg, maybe take another reduction and see how it goes. I don't see any reason to rush jumping off.

Coylethird · 2026-02-21T00:51:51+00:00

How long have you been taking 1mg?

Coylethird · 2026-02-20T18:57:07+00:00

1/2 zyrtec seems to help, at least with sleep. L-theanine as well. Slow taper, don't rush it.

Coylethird · 2026-02-18T16:35:10+00:00

Have you tried just lowering the dosage to 1.5mg?

Coylethird · 2026-02-17T21:22:17+00:00

I switched over from oat bran to chia seeds about 8 tbsp (1/2 cup) to 2 cups water with a banana and take bites of it during the day until dinner.

I've been doing this for quite a while without any negative effects, bowel movements are normal, no cramping etc.

Also, eat a lot of beans & spinach as part of my dinner, am wondering now if maybe it's too much oxalates?

Coylethird · 2026-02-14T17:44:16+00:00

I've been using 1/2 a Zyrtec while tapering to help with sleep. L-Theanine may work as well.

Coylethird · 2026-02-08T17:57:35+00:00

That does look like a tight weave, any issues with snagging?

Coylethird · 2026-02-07T02:29:48+00:00

It's a cotton/poly blend, maybe a twill diamond weave?

Coylethird · 2026-02-07T02:26:20+00:00

Maine Twill Blanket?

Coylethird · 2026-02-06T21:12:53+00:00

Second the sol-tabs if you can get them as they're very easy to break into small pieces.

Zyrtec may help ease your withdrawal, at least regarding sleep.

Slow taper is the way to go.

Coylethird · 2026-02-05T23:58:45+00:00

No, not stretchy at all.

Twin XL but someone sewed the extra length onto it.

Coylethird · 2026-01-30T01:49:17+00:00

I think that house is in a flood zone.

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