Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label × (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) Drumsticks have fatty flavors and delicious firm dark meat that is great for frying. This basic fried chicken recipe soaks drumsticks in buttermilk, then dredges them in seasoned flour. They're pan-fried to perfection in batches, resulting in chicken that's moist inside and wonderfully crispy on the outside. There are many secrets to cooking great fried chicken at home. It may take some time for you to really get the hang of it, but your efforts will be worth it when you master this classic dish. For the best results, follow all the tips in the recipe, including the buttermilk marinade, proper oil temperature, and warm oven while you work in batches. Kids love drumsticks, and this is a perfect choice for family dinners. They're inexpensive and can be cut from budget-friendly whole frying chickens (save the breast and thigh meat for casseroles and similar dishes). The recipe works for whole chicken legs, and you can add some wings if you have any; adjust the cooking time for smaller pieces of chicken. Serve the chicken as a main dish along with coleslaw, potato salad, and baked beans. For special occasions, the drumsticks make great appetizers when enjoyed with dipping sauces like honey-mustard or blue cheese. Click Play to See This Recipe Come Together“A delightful rendition of a fried classic. Drumsticks are great for capturing the perfect mix of crisped outsides and the juicy inner meat. Don’t be intimidated by having to fry these, with the pan frying method you're sacrificing time to make less of a mess than deep frying so it’s a great recipe to practice with.” — Noah Velush-Rogers
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Helpful LinksOven-Fry Your ChickenIf you prefer to avoid deep-fried food, use your oven to cook and crisp up the chicken drumsticks:
What Does the Buttermilk Soak Do to Chicken?Soaking chicken in buttermilk before frying is a popular method in Southern-fried chicken. The acid in the buttermilk tenderizes the meat as it marinates, which results in juicier fried chicken. If possible, let it soak overnight. Why Is the Fried Chicken Raw Inside?The oil and internal chicken temperatures are crucial to cooking fried chicken properly. Maintain the proper oil temperature to ensure the chicken gets cooked inside and out. Always use a thermometer to check the chicken's internal temperature. It's not safe to simply eyeball doneness by pulling the chicken when the breading is crispy. There are many variables to this method, and it's best to rely on tools rather than your instincts. Rate This Recipe I don't like this at all. It's not the worst. Sure, this will do. I'm a fan—would recommend. Amazing! I love it! Thanks for your rating! How long do drumsticks take to cook?How long does it take for drumsticks to cook in the oven? Typically it takes around 40-45 minutes to bake medium drumsticks at 400°F, although if your oven cooks hot or the drumsticks are on the smaller side they might be done sooner than that.
How long does it take drumsticks to cook at 350?Cooking Times. How long do you put drumsticks in the oven for?Preheat oven to 450°. Place chicken on a large baking sheet and bake until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°, 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How do you know when chicken drumsticks are done?Poke the meat to see if juices are red or clear
For properly cooked chicken, if you cut into it and the juices run clear, then the chicken is fully cooked. If the juices are red or have a pinkish color, your chicken may need to be cooked a bit longer.
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