Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Description
These deep-fried chicken legs are marinated overnight in hot pepper sauce, then coated in a seasoned cornmeal blend and fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
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8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
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1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag and pour in hot sauce.
3
Massage the bag to coat chicken with sauce, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for spicer chicken.
4
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, cornmeal, and salt in another resealable plastic bag.
5
Add the marinated drumsticks, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
6
Fry chicken, uncovered, in the preheated deep fryer, turning occasionally, until golden brown, crispy, and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).