Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
This delicacy needs little to no introduction as most of us are really familiar with it; it’s crispy, spicy, and super easy to make.
Servings 10 chicken Legs
Calories 263kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken legs about 8 to 10
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder or to taste
- 1½ to 2 teaspoons salt divided or add to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup whole milk
- Enough oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Combine the flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl and set it aside.
- Whisk together the milk, egg, pinch of salt, and pepper to taste in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Dip each chicken piece first in the seasoned flour, transfer it to the milk and egg mixture, and finally back into the flour.
- Heat the oil to 350 degrees F and gently place the coated chicken drumsticks inside the hot oil. Fry on medium heat until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked inside. Flip the drumsticks between each fry cycle.
- Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
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Notes
Recipe Notes
- Drumstick sizes vary, so use temperature rather than time alone to determine doneness.
- Buttermilk can replace the whole milk in equal quantity.
- Allow the oil to return to 350°F before adding another batch.
- Do not cover the fried chicken while it is hot.
- Keep drumsticks similar in size so they finish cooking at the same time.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 547mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1.4mg