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Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

A dinner the whole family will love! Tips for tender & Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks with amazing flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk chicken, chicken dinner, chicken recipe
Servings: 14
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Julie Clark

Ingredients

  • 14 chicken drumsticks (bone in and skin on)
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoons creole seasoning divided
  • 2 tablespoons black pepper divided
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • peanut oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons of Creole seasoning and 1 tablespoon of black pepper. Stir well.
  • Add the chicken to the buttermilk mixture. Stir carefully to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour, but up to 12 hours.
  • Once the chicken has marinated, take it out of the refrigerator.
  • In a medium mixing bowl add the flour, remaining creole seasoning and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Take each chicken drumstick and coat in the flour mixture. Make sure it is completely coated. Allow the chicken to rest 20 minutes before frying. This will help the coating stay on the chicken.
  • Place a baking rack over a rimmed baking pan. Set aside. This will hold the cooked chicken.
  • Pour oil to a 12” frying skillet or other frying pan. The oil needs to be about 2” deep. Turn on to medium heat. The grease needs to reach a temperature of 375°F. Use a cooking thermometer to measure the temperature so that your chicken cooks evenly.
  • Add about 5 chicken drumsticks to the hot grease. Cook for 15 minutes. Turning about every 5 minutes. Check the temperature of the chicken inside has gotten to at least 165°F.
  • Remove from the frying pan and place it on the wire rack to drip. This will help the chicken stay crispy.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

The calories shown are based on the recipe making 14 drumsticks, with 1 serving being 1 drumstick. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 165mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg