Crispy Fried Chicken Drumsticks | Episode 66

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt maintains tanginess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Smoked paprika adds flavor without heat.

Add chicken drumsticks to a zip lock bag with eggs, paprika, and five-spice for marinating.

Marinate chicken for 30 minutes in the fridge.

Combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of corn starch in a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of ground garlic, 1 tablespoon of onion, 1 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon of Spanish paprika, and 1 tablespoon of five-spice to the flour mixture and whisk together.

Dredge each marinated drumstick in the dry batter, ensuring a thick coating.

Shake off excess flour and dip again in the dry batter for a second coating.

Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry the drumsticks for 10-17 minutes, checking for doneness.

If the skin darkens before the inside is cooked, transfer drumsticks to a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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