Classic Fried Drumsticks

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumsticks
• 1 1/2 cups / 355 mL buttermilk
• 1 3/4 cups / 210 g flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• High-heat frying oil, as needed

Method

1. Marinate drumsticks in buttermilk under refrigeration.
2. Dredge in seasoned flour and let rest briefly.
3. Cook in suitable frying equipment in uncrowded batches.
4. Because drumsticks vary in size, check each batch with a thermometer.
5. Serve only after the thickest meat reaches at least 165°F / 73.9°C.