Get ready to delight your taste buds with Crunchy Coating Happy Family Fried Chicken, the ultimate crowd-pleasing recipe that promises golden, crispy perfection in every bite. This fried chicken is marinated in a flavorful buttermilk and hot sauce mixture, tenderizing the meat and infusing it with a subtle heat and tang. The secret to its signature crunch lies in the double-dredging process with a spiced flour blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cornstarch, ensuring a flawlessly crispy coating that stays crisp even after frying. Perfectly fried to a beautiful golden brown, these drumsticks are juicy, crunchy, and irresistibly delicious. Serve this classic comfort food with your favorite dipping sauces and sides for a family meal everyone will love. With only 25 minutes of prep time, it's perfect for casual weeknight dinners or weekend feasts.
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In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir well.
Add the chicken drumsticks to the buttermilk mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to marinate.
In another large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture and let any excess marinade drip off. Dip each chicken drumstick into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally back into the flour mixture. Be sure to coat each drumstick thoroughly, pressing the coating onto the chicken for maximum crispiness.
Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan or deep fryer to 175°C (350°F). To test if the oil is ready, drop a small piece of the flour mixture into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully add the coated chicken drumsticks to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 74°C or 165°F).
Place the fried chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil and keep it crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy your Crunchy Coating Happy Family Fried Chicken with your favorite dipping sauces or sides!
Serving size | (2819.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 10924.3 |
Total Fat 987.3g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 160.5g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 569.1g | |
Cholesterol 1172.7mg | 0% |
Sodium 7152.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 355.4g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 26.5g | |
Protein 239.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 350.1IU | 0% |
Calcium 805.3mg | 0% |
Iron 24.9mg | 0% |
Potassium 3074.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories