Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Marinating Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    14

  • Calories

    246 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

A dinner the whole family will love! Tips for tender & Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks with amazing flavor.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 14 chicken drumsticks (bone in and skin on)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons creole seasoning divided
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper divided
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • peanut oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of Creole seasoning and 1 tablespoon of black pepper. Stir well.
  2. Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture. Stir carefully to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, but up to 12 hours.
  4. Once the chicken has marinated, take it out of the refrigerator.
  5. In a medium mixing bowl add the flour, remaining creole seasoning and black pepper. Mix well.
  6. Take each chicken drumstick and coat in the flour mixture. Make sure it is completely coated. Allow the chicken to rest 20 minutes before frying. This will help the coating stay on the chicken.
  7. Place a baking rack over a rimmed baking pan. Set aside. This will hold the cooked chicken.
  8. Pour oil to a 12” frying skillet or other frying pan. The oil needs to be about 2” deep. Turn on to medium heat. The grease needs to reach a temperature of 375°F. Use a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature so that your chicken cooks evenly.
  9. Add about 5 chicken drumsticks to the hot grease. Cook for 15 minutes. Turning about every 5 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken inside has gotten to at least 165°F.
  10. Remove from the frying pan and place it on the wire rack to drip. This will help the chicken stay crispy.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the recipe making 14 drumsticks, with 1 serving being 1 drumstick. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition Information

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Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 165mg (7%) Potassium 287mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 694IU (14%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 246kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 165mg 7%
Potassium 287mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 694IU 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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