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Ingredient Guide

Granulated Garlic & Garlic Powder

Unlike fresh garlic, which burns into bitter black specks at 350°F, garlic powder blends seamlessly into dry flour and blooms in hot oil.

Primary Role in Frying:

Concentrated savory allium aroma that dissolves uniformly into flour.

Granulated Garlic & Garlic Powder

How It Works: The Frying Chemistry

Dehydrated garlic concentrates sulfur-based allicin derivatives without containing the high moisture that causes fresh garlic to pop and spit violently in hot oil.

Best Uses

  • All fried chicken flour dredges
  • Marinades and dry brines
  • Garlic parmesan wing glazes

Chef Tips

  • Prefer granulated garlic over super-fine powder to prevent caking in humid kitchen environments.

Recommended Substitutes

  • • Garlic salt (reduce regular salt in recipe)
  • • Shallot powder

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