KFC Style Chicken Drumsticks
KFC Style Chicken Drumsticks
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, bone in
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, (optional)
For the Breading
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (or more, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons salt
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or enough to submerge chicken
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce (if using). Add the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Do not rinse the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Working with one drumstick at a time, dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken to create a thick, even coating. Shake off any excess flour. Place the breaded drumsticks on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Carefully lower 3-4 drumsticks into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust heat as needed to maintain 325-350°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Remove the cooked drumsticks from the oil and place them on a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Season lightly with additional salt if desired. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade KFC-style chicken drumsticks!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
KFC Style Chicken Drumsticks
For the Chicken
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skin on, bone in
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, (optional)
For the Breading
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, (or more, to taste)
- 2 teaspoons salt
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil, or enough to submerge chicken
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce (if using). Add the chicken drumsticks, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to marinate.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Whisk well to ensure all spices are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Remove the chicken drumsticks from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Do not rinse the chicken.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Working with one drumstick at a time, dredge it thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture. Press the flour onto the chicken to create a thick, even coating. Shake off any excess flour. Place the breaded drumsticks on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Carefully lower 3-4 drumsticks into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. Adjust heat as needed to maintain 325-350°F.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Remove the cooked drumsticks from the oil and place them on a clean wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Season lightly with additional salt if desired. Repeat with the remaining drumsticks.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade KFC-style chicken drumsticks!