Ingredients
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8 chicken drumsticks, skin removed
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¼ cup hot pepper sauce
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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⅓ cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
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½ teaspoon salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place chicken into a resealable plastic bag and pour in hot sauce.
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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.
![A sealed plastic bag with raw chicken drumsticks marinating in hot sauce]()
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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.
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Add the marinated drumsticks, seal the bag, and shake to coat.
![A bag of marinated chicken coated in flour-cornmeal mixture]()
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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).
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 475 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 42g | Protein |
| 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.
