Fried Chicken Drumstick
Crispy, golden fried chicken drumsticks with a simple seasoned breading. Ready in about 20 minutes, this quick version uses pantry staples for a satisfying weeknight dinner or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 4 whole chicken drumsticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 4 chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels. Season them all over with the 1 tsp salt, rubbing it in. Set aside.
- 2
Set up a breading station: place the 0.5 cup flour in one shallow bowl, beat the 1 egg in another, and put the 1 cup breadcrumbs in a third.
- 3
Dredge each drumstick in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg, letting any drip off, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately when dropped in, about 350°F. Carefully place the drumsticks in the hot oil, not crowding the pan.
- 5
Fry the drumsticks, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F), about 12-15 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- deep skillet
- shallow bowls
- tongs
- paper towels
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