Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken drumsticks (raw)
8 pcs
buttermilk
250 ml
all-purpose flour
200 g
cornstarch
50 g
paprika
2 tsp
garlic powder
1 tsp
onion powder
1 tsp
salt
2 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
vegetable oil
1000 ml
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Place chicken drumsticks in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let them soak for 30 minutes to tenderize and add flavor.
Prepare the coating
Mix flour, cornstarch, and all seasonings in a large bowl to create the crispy coating.
Coat the chicken
Remove drumsticks from buttermilk and dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Heat the oil
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or wok to 175°C for perfect frying temperature.
Fry the drumsticks
Fry drumsticks in batches for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 75°C.
Drain and serve
Remove drumsticks and drain on paper towels. Let rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh. Reheating in oven or air fryer maintains crispiness better than microwave
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