Indulge in the crispy, delectable goodness of oven-fried drumsticks, a healthier alternative to traditional fried chicken. This recipe uses simple ingredients and a unique cooking method to achieve a golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy meat. The drumsticks are coated in a flavorful mixture of spices, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection in the oven. Enjoy these oven-fried drumsticks as a main course with your favorite sides, or as a flavorful addition to salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
In this article, you'll find two variations of the oven-fried drumsticks recipe: the classic Southern-style drumsticks and a tangy honey garlic version. The Southern-style drumsticks are coated in a blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper, while the honey garlic drumsticks are glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in irresistibly crispy and flavorful drumsticks that will satisfy your cravings. Get ready to elevate your chicken game with these oven-fried drumsticks!
CRISPY OVEN-FRIED DRUMSTICKS
There's no such thing as too many fried chicken recipes. Sure, you may have Mama's classic version that's guaranteed to score a touchdown with your crowd's taste buds every time, but it's nice to pull a recipe off the bench every now and again. Whether it's chicken fried chicken or a Southern fried recipe, there are seemingly endless ways to fry a bird full of flavor.Here, we take your deep fryer out of the equation with an oven-fried chicken recipe that just might turn drumsticks into your new favorite piece of poultry. Perfect for filling your fried chicken fix without the hot, smelly grease, our Crispy Oven-fried Drumsticks is a baked fried chicken recipe with a satisfyingly crunchy texture. Coat meat with a mixture of crushed cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper before dunking each drumstick in buttermilk and covering in a crunchy outer layer again. Bake for just 25 to 30 minutes, and you'll have a beautifully brown, crispy plate of chicken ready to serve for dinner, a picnic, or a party. Substitute drumsticks for breasts, thighs, or a combination of chicken parts if you'd prefer, since the baking time is similar for all of them.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Time 45m
Yield Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 drumsticks)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; seal and shake well to combine.
- Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. Dip 2 drumsticks in buttermilk, and place in bag. Seal and shake well, coating drumsticks completely. Place drumsticks on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat procedure with remaining drumsticks. Sprinkle remaining cornflake mixture evenly over drumsticks on baking sheet. Lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Bake at 425° for 25 to 30 minutes or until drumsticks are well browned and done. Serve immediately.
OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
This fabulous recipe uses Greek yogurt to create an amazing marinade that makes the chicken incredibly moist. No one will guess that it has been lightened up and is not even fried! - Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl or dish, combine yogurt, mustard and garlic. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, baking powder, salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade and add, 1 piece at a time, to flour mixture; toss to coat. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet; spritz with cooking spray. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 498mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
OVEN-FRIED DRUMSTICKS
Make and share this Oven-Fried Drumsticks recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mosse
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 10 oven-fried drumsticks, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F Pour the vegetable oil evenly over the bottom of a 15- x 10- x 1-inch baking pan.
- Combine the baking mix, paprika, Creole seasoning, seasoned salt, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well. Pour into a paper bag.
- Add the chicken drumsticks, a few at a time, to the bag. Shake the bag to coat drumsticks. Arrange on the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the chicken, turning once, until juices run clear when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve immediately.
OVEN-FRIED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the oven to 450 F/230 C. Line two 9x13x2-inch baking pans with heavy-duty foil.
- In a food storage bag, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, curry powder, and poultry seasoning.
- Cut the butter into pieces and place half (1/4 cup) in each foil-lined pan. Put the pans in the oven to melt butter. (Keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't burn.)
- Coat the chicken with the seasoned flour mixture, shaking about three legs at a time in the bag.
- Place the chicken in the melted butter in the prepared pans.
- Bake the drumsticks for 30 minutes. Turn the chicken over and bake 15 to 20 minutes longer, or until tender and nicely browned. Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 657 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 392 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 69 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1032 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 37 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
A LEG UP (OVEN FRIED DRUMSTICKS)
7 different chicken coatings to pick from. I found this recipe in Woman's Day magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Provided by internetnut
Categories Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400. Line a jelly-roll pan or shallow roasting pan with foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray.
- Skin chicken by grasping skin with paper towels and pulling off.
- In a pie plate or shallow bowl, slightly beat egg. Coat a few drumsticks in egg at a time.
- Place desired crunchy coating (listed below) in plastic food bag. If using tortilla chips, stuffing mix, french fried onions, cheese crackers, or honey mustard pretzels, close bag and crush with a rolling pin. Put 1 or 2 drumsticks in the bag at a time and shake to coat chicken evenly.
- Place on prepared pan; lightly coat drumsticks with cooking spray. (If using fried onions or honey mustard pretzels, do not spray). Bake 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through and coating is browned.
- Italian: 1 cup wheat germ, 1/3 cup grated parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon each garlic salt and pepper.
- Honey Mustard: 3 cups honey mustard pretzels pieces, 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Mexican: 3 cups tortilla chips, 2 teaspoon each chili powder and ground cumin.
- Krispie Ranch: 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies), 1 envelope ranch dressing mix.
- Cheesy: 3 cups cheese crackers, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Herb: 1 1/2 cups herb stuffing mix, 1 teaspoon each onion powder and paprika.
- Curry: 3 cups french fried onion rings, 2 teaspoon curry powder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 171.1, Sodium 138.7, Carbohydrate 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 29.7
OVEN FRIED CHICKEN II
I love fried chicken, but it takes so long and is such a big mess. I came up with this one, and have been making it ever since! Everyone I have given the recipe to has loved it as well.
Provided by COOKIE240
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Baked and Roasted Oven Fried
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place flour in a shallow plate or bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Put the bread crumbs in another shallow plate or bowl and beat the eggs in another bowl.
- Dredge the chicken piece by piece in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, until all pieces are coated. Pour the oil into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Add the chicken to the dish and sprinkle with paprika to taste. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, then turn pieces over and bake for another 30 minutes. Remove from oven and drain on paper towels. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 295.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use a good quality leg or thigh: Fresh, free-range, or organic chicken is best.
- Brine the chicken: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful. You can brine the chicken in a simple solution of water, salt, and sugar for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours.
- Coat the chicken in a flavorful coating: The coating is what will give the chicken its crispy crust and delicious flavor. You can use a simple breadcrumb coating, or you can get creative and use different herbs, spices, and seasonings.
- Bake the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy crust. Bake the chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce: Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or barbecue sauce are all great options.
Conclusion:
Oven-fried drumsticks are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your oven-fried drumsticks are crispy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give oven-fried drumsticks a try. You won't be disappointed!
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