How are battered and breaded poultry products coated before frying?

In the context of poultry processing, the coating process for battered and breaded products involves a specific sequence to ensure the ingredients adhere to the meat:

• Application of Batter: The poultry pieces are passed through a flour-based batter, which typically contains leavening agents.1
• Application of Breading: Following the batter, the pieces are passed through the chosen breading ingredients, such as cracker meal, bread crumbs, or cornmeal.1
• Setting the Coating: To ensure the breading remains attached to the poultry, the product is deep-fried for a short duration.1

This process can be applied to either raw or pre-cooked meat. For products like chicken nuggets, the meat is often marinated prior to this coating sequence.1