Fried Chicken Drumsticks
These are the top reasons why we adore this recipe:
- a simple preparation of an incredibly crunchy main dish
- marinating the chicken beforehand makes all the difference
- a fantastic weekend or weeknight meal that the whole family will adore
- serve with your favorite side dish and sauce
- feel free to keep the leftovers in the fridge or freezer for later use
What to serve with Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Serve Fried Chicken Drumsticks with sauce and your favorite side dish. We love a good seasonal salad or fries as a side, but we also adore any of these:
- Mashed Potatoes and Peas
- Baked Potato Wedges with Yogurt Dip
- Roast Potatoes with Paprika
- Simple Baked Sweet Potato
- Basic Mayo
- Cocktail Sauce
- Tartat Sauce
- Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Storing and freezing
Fried Chicken Drumsticks can be stored in two ways. For the most delicious flavors and texture, serve this dish immediately.
Feel free to store any leftovers in the fridge in a sealed, airtight container for up to 2 days. Before serving, reheat in a skillet on the stove. If needed, add some chicken broth.
We can freeze the fried and cooled Fried Chicken Drumsticks. When they cool, transfer the chicken to a freezer bag or an airtight container. Seal and place in the freezer for up to a month. Defrost by placing it at room temperature. Before serving, reheat in a skillet on the stove.
How to make Fried Chicken Drumsticks at home (video)
Check this quick tutorial to see how we made Fried Chicken Drumsticks at home.
Next, try these amazing chicken recipes
- Stuffed Chicken Breast in Creamy Asparagus Sauce
- Chicken Cutlets with Tomatoes
- Creamy Chicken with Asparagus
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Turkey Cutlets with Mushroom Cream Sauce
- Roasted Stuffed Whole Chicken
METHOD
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marinade
Add the chicken to a large bowl. Add the buttermilk, pickle liquid, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, pepper, and salt. Stir to combine and cover the bowl with clingfilm. Place in the fridge for 4 hours or overnight (up to 24 hours).
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coat the chicken
Pour the oil into a deep (cast iron) skillet and place over medium-high heat. When the oil reaches 175 °C / 350 °F, it's time to fry. Add all-purpose flour, corn flour, garlic powder, paprika powder, and salt to a deep plate. Stir to combine. Take the chicken from the fridge and coat it in the flour mixture. Fry immediately. Dip four chicken drumsticks in hot oil and fry for 16 - 18 minutes or until golden brown and crunchy. Repeat the process until you finish frying all of the meat.
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serve
Preheat the oven to 100 °C / 210 °F. Keep the fried drumsticks in the oven while you fry the rest. Serve with your favorite sauce and side dish.
