Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks 4.4 (247) 202 Reviews 20 Photos I tried this deep-fried chicken leg recipe a while ago, and my husband and I fell in love with it. He has to have it at least twice a week. Sometimes I use boneless, skinless chicken breasts in place of the drumsticks as they take less time to cook. Submitted by TISHA ANN Updated on August 22, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 20 20 20 20 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed ¼ cup hot pepper sauce 1 quart vegetable oil for frying ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag and pour in hot sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Massage the bag to coat chicken with sauce, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for spicer chicken. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine flour, cornmeal, and salt in another resealable plastic bag. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add the marinated drumsticks, seal the bag, and shake to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fry chicken, uncovered, in the preheated deep fryer, turning occasionally, until golden brown, crispy, and the juices run clear, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 270 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 475 Calories 28g Fat 12g Carbs 42g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 475 % Daily Value * Total Fat 28g 36% Saturated Fat 5g 26% Cholesterol 132mg 44% Sodium 796mg 35% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 1g 2% Total Sugars 0g Protein 42g 83% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 388mg 8% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.