Deep Fried Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
Try this deep fried chicken drumsticks recipe—crispy skin, 5 simple ingredients, and quick and easy to make. Image instructions included for easy cooking!
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb chicken drumsticks
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon tempura flour, cornstarch or rice flour are good substitutes
Instructions
- Combine fish sauce, white sugar, black pepper and crispy flour in a large mixing bowl.
- Coat each drumstick with the fish sauce marinade. Marinate in your refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oil to 350°F. Add the chicken drumsticks and fry them for approx 12–15 minutes, or until golden-brown. You can tell if fried chicken drumsticks are done by using a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches at least 165°F, confirming the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- Serve as a tasty appetizer, optionally with a sweet chili sauce, or as a side-dish with other food. As a main-dish, serve with steamed rice or sticky rice.
- Before cooking, make sure to read the 'Tips for the most crispy drumsticks ever' section in the recipe post.
Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg
