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Deep Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Try this deep fried chicken drumsticks recipe—crispy skin, 5 simple ingredients, and quick and easy to make. Image instructions included for easy cooking!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 18 ounces chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon crispy flour mix like cornstarch or rice flour
Instructions
- Combine fish sauce, white sugar, black pepper and crispy flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat each drumstick with the fish sauce marinade. Marinate in your refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oil to 350°F. Add the chicken drumsticks and fry them for approx 12–15 minutes, or until golden-brown. You can tell if fried chicken drumsticks are done by using a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches at least 165°F, confirming the chicken is fully cooked.
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Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Serve as a tasty appetizer, optionally with a sweet chili sauce, or as a side-dish with other food. As a main-dish, serve with steamed rice or sticky rice.
- Before cooking, make sure to read the 'Tips for the most crispy drumsticks ever' section in the recipe post.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
828mg
(35%)
Potassium
355mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 828mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.