Firecracker Fried Chicken Drumsticks

Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Place chicken drumsticks into a resealable plastic bag and pour in the hot pepper sauce. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 24 hrs Massage the bag to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Squeeze out any excess air and seal the bag tightly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours for a more intense flavor. (1-24 hours)

Recipe View 10 mins Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or a large, heavy-bottomed skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In another resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the marinated chicken drumsticks from the refrigerator. Add the drumsticks to the bag with the flour mixture, seal the bag, and shake well to thoroughly coat each drumstick. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 30 mins Carefully place the coated chicken drumsticks into the preheated oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry, uncovered, turning occasionally to ensure even browning, until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. This should take approximately 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (25-30 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the fried chicken drumsticks from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy the firecracker flavor!