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Spicy Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword Fried Chicken
Servings 6
Author Wendie

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 1 cup shortening/lard until it reaches 325 degrees on your candy thermometer. In batches add chicken usually 4-5 pieces at a time. 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.