Oven Fried Chicken
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4.8
Oven Fried Chicken
Description
The Oven Fried Chicken recipe starts by seasoning skinless chicken drumsticks with kosher salt before an initial air frying to crisp the exterior. Crushed bran flakes mixed with salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne provide a spiced crispy coating. Mayonnaise combined with Dijon mustard is brushed on the chicken to help the seasoned crumbs stick. After coating, the chicken is placed on a sprayed wire rack and baked at 400°F for 40-45 minutes. This ensures the chicken cooks through to a safe internal temperature while the crust becomes golden and crunchy.
Removing the skin reduces fat while maintaining moisture through the mayonnaise brush. The spices add flavor depth without overwhelming the chicken’s natural taste. Using bran flakes or gluten-free alternatives offers texture and can accommodate dietary needs.
This preparation is a healthier take on fried chicken, offering a crunchy crust with moist meat inside. It pairs well with side dishes like salads or roasted vegetables.
Notes indicate some ingredients are slightly reduced or discarded after preparation to account for texture or seasoning balance. Monitoring internal temperature ensures thorough cooking.
Ingredients
- 6 large chicken drumsticks skin removed, bone-in
- 2 1/2 cups bran flakes (4 1/2 ounces* (use gluten-free corn flakes for GF))
- 3 tsp kosher salt (less if you are using regular salt)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper fresh
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise Hellman's light
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Spray the tops of the chicken with oil and air fry 370F 22 to 24 minutes, turning the chicken halfway and spraying the top again, until the crumbs are golden and the chicken is cooked through.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and set a rack above. Spray rack with oil.
- Crush the bran cereal in a food processor or chopper until fine.
- In a mixing bowl combine the crushed cereal with the remaining salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Place in a shallow dish or ziplock bag.
- Combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- Using a cooking brush, brush onto chicken then coat chicken with crushed cereal mixture.
- Place chicken on wire rack and spray with oil.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through in the center and golden brown on the outside, and reaches an internal temp of 165F.
Notes
- Use gluten-free corn flakes as bran flakes substitute for gluten-free version.
- Removing chicken skin and using mayonnaise coating keeps meat moist during baking.
- Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety and doneness.
- Some of the bran flakes and mayonnaise quantities are reduced after mixing to maintain proper coating consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drumstick | |
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 91.5mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 861.5mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
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