Crispy, golden brown, juicy, and flavorful, breaded chicken drumsticks are an American classic and a family favorite. This easy-to-follow recipe offers a step-by-step guide to creating perfect breaded chicken drumsticks, from preparing the chicken to achieving that crispy, golden-brown coating. It includes variations for oven-baked and air-fried drumsticks, ensuring a crispy crust and succulent interior regardless of your cooking method. You'll also discover tips for choosing the right breading ingredients and marinating the chicken for extra flavor. Whether you prefer a classic breadcrumb coating or a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, this recipe has you covered. Get ready to enjoy this timeless dish that's perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or even as a party appetizer.
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SIMPLE BREADED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
I find that in many cases, people over complicate their recipes and steer away from the basic goal of solid, delicious taste. I find this recipe really hits home with a wonder crisp and taste. I cooked this recipe on thechefimpersonator.com and the viewers loved it!
Provided by thechefimpersonator
Categories Chicken
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees with a rack in the middle of your oven.
- In an oven dish (I use a glass pie plate for sticking purposes) place the oil and allow it to coat the entire bottom.
- If you have not already done so, remove the skin from the drumsticks. If you find it difficult to pull the skin off the chicken, use a paper-towel to grip the skin to pull it off.
- On one plate, crack both eggs and whisk them into one uniformed egg wash.
- On a second plate, place the two cups of breadcrumbs; spread them out evenly.
- Begin by rolling one piece of chicken in the egg mixture. Make sure the chicken is covered completely and evenly.
- Take the chicken and roll it in the breadcrumbs. With drumsticks, I find it beneficial to dip the top of the drumstick chicken into the mixture as well as drizzle breadcrumbs in the area of the chicken near the bone since those two areas often do not touch the breadcrumb plate.
- Place chicken into dish, meaty side down.
- Repeat coating process for all the chicken.
- Place dish in oven and allow to cook for about 45 minutes. Rotate each piece of chicken at this point to allow it crisp throughout.
- About 50 minutes to an hour in, the chicken will appear to fall off the bone. The chicken should be done at this point but make sure to check it with a meat thermometer to confirm. In the meaty section of the chicken (should be up at this point) the temperature should reach at least 165 degrees F.
- Chicken's done!
OVEN BBQ CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
A wonderful chicken recipe that can either be nice and gentle, or have a bit of a kick!
Provided by Nichole S
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Leg Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place drumsticks in a baking dish.
- Whisk water, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, salt, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and chili powder together in a bowl; pour mixture over drumsticks. Cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour, turning chicken about halfway through. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 142.3 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 39.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 2071.9 mg, Sugar 18.3 g
EASY BAKED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
These easy baked chicken drumsticks are crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside--a flavorful, cheap meal to make any time!
Provided by Le12ahw
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a glass baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Spread 1/4 cup of olive oil over the bottom of the prepared baking dish and line up drumsticks on top, alternating directions so that they fit. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter each, on the thick part of the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic salt, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Cover chicken with remaining olive oil; continue to bake until juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 15 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 155.4 mg
Tips:
- For a crispy coating, double-coat the chicken drumsticks in the flour, egg, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter, airier crunch.
- Add your favorite seasonings to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken drumsticks. This will help prevent the coating from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the chicken drumsticks until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 10-12 minutes per side.
- Serve the chicken drumsticks with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
Crispy, flavorful, and juicy, these simple breaded chicken drumsticks are a perfect appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy chicken recipe, give these breaded chicken drumsticks a try. You won't be disappointed!
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