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The only bad fried chicken is soggy fried chicken. (And even then, honestly, a quick air fry’ll fix it right up.) However, there are indisputably great ways to get a crackling crust, and those should always be considered. For example, the karaage method or the copycat fast food method. There is another fried chicken trick that I’ve recently become aware of, and unlike the other two I mentioned, this one has no extra steps. There’s no three-part batter, and it doesn’t require a dip in a bowl of (still pricey) eggs. It’s one step with a simple flour swap, and it changes everything. Self-rising flour is keyI’ve always used regular all-purpose flour to fry, or potato flour for its superior crisping qualities, but self-rising flour was a complete surprise. This flour, ever-present on my grocery...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. If you're in the market for a wifi upgrade but don’t want to overspend, the TP-Link Archer BE230 (also known as the BE3600) is worth a look. It’s currently down to $89 on Amazon—$30 off its usual price. That’s a pretty good deal for a Wi-Fi 7 router, even if it’s a more entry-level option. You’re not getting every fancy new feature under the sun, but for most households, this router still covers the basics well. And if you're okay with not having the latest, you might want to check out this guide to the best Wi-Fi 6 routers.The BE230 doesn’t have a 6GHz band or support for the widest (320MHz) channels, which are two of the more prem...