Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe). I found this recipe a while back and had to try it. My husband and I fell in love with it. He has to have it at least twice a week. Sometimes I use boneless, skinless chicken breast in place of the drumsticks--the breasts take less cooking time. Enjoy!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks

¼ cup hot pepper sauce

⅓ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal

½ teaspoon salt

3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Remove skin from chicken and place in a resealable plastic bag. Pour sauce over chicken seal bag and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour up to 24 hours. The longer the chicken marinates the spicier it will be.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Combine the flour cornmeal and salt in another resealable plastic bag. Add the drumsticks seal bag and shake to coat.

Step 4

Fry the chicken uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear. Turn occasionally to brown evenly.

Nutritional Information

Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 475.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 41.7g 83%

Carbohydrates: 11.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 28.1g 43%

Saturated Fat: 5.1g 26%

Cholesterol: 132.1mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 117.7IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 17.6mg 136%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 36%

Vitamin C: 10.5mg 17%

Folate: 41.9mcg 11%

Calcium: 19.9mg 2%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 38.2mg 14%

Potassium: 387.8mg 11%

Sodium: 795.6mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 252.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.