Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
These crispy fried chicken drumsticks have a golden breadcrumb coating and juicy, tender meat inside. This easy fried chicken recipe uses simple ingredients and an easy method for a crisp homemade dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 200 ml milk
- 200 ml water
- 100 g flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 100 g breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a large pan, combine the 2.2 lb (1 kg) chicken drumsticks, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Pour in the ¾ cup milk (200 ml) and ¾ cup water (200 ml), cover the pan, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Set aside.
- On a large plate, mix together ¾ cup (100 g) flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder until well combined.
- Beat the 2 eggs in a bowl and place 1 cup (100 g) of breadcrumbs on a separate plate. Coat each drumstick in the seasoned flour mixture, dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C), making sure there is enough oil to fully submerge the chicken pieces. Fry the drumsticks in batches until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Transfer the fried chicken to paper towels to remove excess oil and serve hot.
Notes
Press the Breadcrumbs Well: I like to press the breadcrumbs lightly onto the chicken so the coating sticks better and fries into a crisp crust.
Keep the Oil Steady: Try to keep the oil close to 350°F (175°C) so the chicken cooks evenly and the coating becomes golden and crunchy.
Fry in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the pan so the oil temperature stays stable and the chicken fries properly.
Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1583mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 4mg