Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• remove skin from chicken and place in a resealable plastic bag. pour sauce over chicken, seal bag, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours. the longer the chicken marinates, the spicier it will be.
• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt in another resealable plastic bag. add the drumsticks, seal bag, and shake to coat.
• fry the chicken, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear. turn occasionally to brown evenly.