Viennese Fried Chicken
Crispy golden fried chicken drumettes served with fresh lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. A quick and satisfying meal that's ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
- 8 pieces chicken drumettes
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Season the 8 chicken drumettes with 1 tsp salt. Set up three shallow bowls: 0.5 cup flour, 1 beaten egg, and 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- 2
Dredge each drumette in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 3
Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Fry the drumettes in batches without crowding, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve hot with fresh lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Shallow bowls
- Tongs
- Paper towels
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