Description
Crispy chicken drumsticks bake up golden with bold seasoning and juicy meat. They’re a family favorite that delivers crunch and comfort.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 8 chicken drumsticks
- 1 cup buttermilk
Dry Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over the drumsticks, ensuring each piece is completely submerged. Refrigerate and let the meat soak for 2 hours to tenderize.
- Combine 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon cayenne in a wide, shallow dish.
- Remove drumsticks from buttermilk, allowing excess liquid to drip back into the container.
- Roll each drumstick through the seasoned flour mixture, pressing gently to help coating adhere completely.
- Pour enough oil into a deep skillet to reach 2 inches deep. Heat to 350°F.
- Carefully place 3-4 drumsticks into the hot oil, maintaining a temperature between 325-350°F.
- Fry the first batch for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Transfer cooked drumsticks to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Repeat frying process with remaining drumsticks, maintaining consistent oil temperature.
Notes
- Buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken and creates a tangy flavor foundation for your crispy drumsticks.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe chicken cooking.
- For extra crunch, let the coated drumsticks rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes before frying to help the breading adhere better.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg