These crispy fried chicken drumsticks are marinated in aromatic spices, coated in a flavorful crust, and fried until golden brown. Serve with fresh lemon wedges for a delicious, restaurant-style meal.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 2–8 hours
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: About 3 hours
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 10 chicken drumsticks
- 2 cups buttermilk (or 2 cups milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Crispy Coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp chili powder (optional)
For Frying
- Vegetable or canola oil
Garnish
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh parsley
- Curry leaves (optional)
- Sliced red onion