Fried Chicken Legs
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Servings
3
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Fried Chicken Legs
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Crispy and juicy deep fried chicken.
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Ingredients
- 24 ounces (144g) chicken legs
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce optional
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 4 cups (1L) of vegetable oil for frying
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Instructions
- Combine mayonnaise, mustard, tabasco sauce, salt and spices in a deep bowl to make a marinade.
- Dry the chicken legs with paper towels and add to the marinade. Toss so the legs are completely covered. If you have time, you can cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
- Pour frying oil into a deep frying pan and heat to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- Just before cooking, add flour into a bowl and dredge the chicken legs. Roll the legs on all sides so that it is completely covered with flour.
- Place the chicken into the hot oil. Fry the legs for 10-12 minutes, gradually turning them. Check with an instant read digital meat thermometer to ensure doneness.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to paper towels or a baking rack to drain the excess oil.
Notes
- Before marinating the chicken legs, dry them with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the coating adhere better and result in a crispier texture.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour but up to overnight.
- Bring the chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature by using a thermometer to monitor the oil.
- The frying time depends on the size of the chicken legs.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the temperature of the chicken reaches
- 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Turn the chicken legs halfway through cooking.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels or a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite sauces like blue cheese, ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
- Before marinating the chicken legs, dry them with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This will help the coating adhere better and result in a crispier texture.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour but up to overnight.
- Bring the chicken to room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.
- Maintain a consistent oil temperature by using a thermometer to monitor the oil.
- The frying time depends on the size of the chicken legs.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
- Turn the chicken legs halfway through cooking.
- Drain the chicken on paper towels or a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with your favorite sauces like blue cheese, ranch, barbecue, or honey mustard.
- Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
242mg
(81%)
Sodium
808mg
(34%)
Potassium
647mg
(18%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
98IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 242mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 808mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 647mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 98IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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