Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Place the drumsticks in a bowl.
Pour the buttermilk over the chicken and add salt and black pepper.
Mix well so the chicken is fully coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better).
Step 2: Prepare the Seasoned Flour
In a large bowl combine:
- flour
- paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- salt
- black pepper
Mix well so the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 3: Coat the Chicken
Remove the drumsticks from the marinade.
Roll each drumstick in the seasoned flour, pressing gently so the coating sticks well.
For extra crispiness, dip the chicken back into the buttermilk and coat again with flour.
Step 4: Heat the Oil
Pour oil into a deep skillet or fryer and heat to 350°F (175°C).
The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Step 5: Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the drumsticks into the hot oil.
Fry for 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken becomes deep golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6: Drain the Chicken
Remove the drumsticks and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Crispy fried chicken drumsticks go perfectly with:
- Fried potatoes and onions 🥔
- Coleslaw
- Mashed potatoes
- Cornbread
💡 Chef’s Secret for Extra Crunch:
Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the flour mixture. This makes the coating even crispier like restaurant fried chicken.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- The famous KFC-style 11 spices fried chicken recipe 🍗
- Air fryer crispy chicken drumsticks (much healthier but still crunchy).
