Spicy fried chicken is crispy, and seasoned to perfection!
These Drumsticks are tender and juicy on the inside, yet crispy on the outside! Everything fried chicken should be. Perfect for dinner or cold the next day for lunch.
Fried chicken just screams Summer to me, it makes me think of picnics and potlucks outside. This recipe is pretty straightforward and easy for anyone to make.
Brinning the chicken makes it so tender and flavorful, trust me! Letting the drumsticks rest for 10 minutes helps the flour stick and doesn’t fall off in the cooking oil. Because lets face it there is nothing worse than when the crispy batter falls off the chicken.
Recipes to go with Spicy fried chicken:
- Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
- Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
- Creamy Lime Chipotle Coleslaw
- Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad
- Marinated Four Bean Salad
- Chipotle Bacon Deviled Eggs
- Southern Potato Salad
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Spicy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
Crispy on the outside and the most juicy meat on the inside.
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs chicken legs
- 8-10 cups water
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1-1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Shortening or lard for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together water, salt, and sugar until dissolved. Completely submerge chicken pieces in brine and soak for 4 hours in refrigerator. Line a sheet tray with a wire rack.
- In a large bowl whisk eggs and cayenne powder. In another bowl add flour, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano and salt mix until combined. Drain brine and dip each chicken leg into the egg mixture and roll in the flour mixture, shake off excess flour and set on the sheet tray. Let chicken set 10 minutes to let the coating set.
- In a cast iron skillet heat 2-3 cups (you want it about an inch high in the skillet) shortening/lard until it reaches about 350 degrees on your candy thermometer. In batches add chicken usually 4-5 pieces at a time, the temp will drop to about 325 degrees. Fry chicken 9-10 minutes then flip and cook another 9-10 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees. Remove from oil and place on paper towel lined sheet tray.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
6 ServingsAmount Per Serving Calories 1489Total Fat 67gSaturated Fat 19gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 40gCholesterol 936mgSodium 5121mgCarbohydrates 40gFiber 2gSugar 7gProtein 170g
Yes its hot enough Myra, any hotter and the outside will get to dark.
Is 325 degrees hot enough?
Well it is in my opinion. It gives the chicken a great flavor and ensures that it comes out juicy every time.
is the brining really necessary???
Yes give it a try Mindy. It does make a difference 🙂
I am no good at fried chicken. I have never tried cast iron for this before. (I just have a cast iron grill pan). I am going to have to get a cast iron skillet and try this.Looks yummy!!!