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Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

45 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken drumsticks (patted dry)Meat8 pieces
  • all-purpose flourPantry200 g
  • cornstarchPantry50 g
  • paprikaSpices10 g
  • garlic powderSpices8 g
  • onion powderSpices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices3 g
  • saltSpices12 g
  • eggs (beaten)Dairy2 pieces
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)Pantry1.5 litres

per serving

Nutrition

714kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Deep fryer
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towel.
    • Season the drumsticks with part of the salt and pepper and let them sit for a few minutes.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the coating

    • Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, remaining salt and pepper in a bowl.
    • Whisk the eggs with the milk in a second bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Bread the drumsticks

    • Roll each drumstick in the flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture.
    • Coat the drumstick again in the flour mixture, pressing so the coating sticks.
    Step 3
  4. Heat the oil

    • Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 170 °C.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the chicken

    • Fry the drumsticks in batches without crowding the oil.
    • Turn them so they brown evenly and cook through.
    Step 5
  6. Drain and serve

    • Drain the drumsticks on a cooling rack or paper towel.
    • Serve hot and crispy.
    Step 6