Look closely at this fried chicken. What ingredients do you think are in the batter? We’ll give you a hint: it’s a favorite of frugal people and college students everywhere. That’s right— ramen! POPSUGAR Food shows us how this money-saving ingredient makes a delicious and different kind of fried chicken.

You’ll Need

– 1 pound chicken wings
– 2 packages Top Ramen, crumbled
– 1 quart vegetable, peanut or canola oil
Dry Batter
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1/4 cup cornstarch
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Wet Batter
– 1/2 cup cornstarch
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1/2 cup cold water
– 1/2 cup vodka
– 1 packet ramen seasoning
Dipping Sauce
– 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 tablespoon scallions, finely chopped

Get your full, printable recipe for this dish over on the POPSUGAR Food site. What do you think of this trend? Do you think you’ll try this recipe? How much ramen did or do you eat?