These oven-fried drumsticks are a delicious, savory main course option for picnics and potlucks. Since the drumsticks are technically baked rather than fried, they aren’t greasy. You’ll also save plenty of clean-up time since there’s no frying pan filled with hot oil to contend with.
Serves 4 8 chicken drumsticks For the Marinade 1 pint (2 cups) buttermilk
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 tablespoon fine sea salt For the Breading 1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup melted butter Arrange the drumsticks in a medium mixing bowl and set them aside. In a separate container, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Pour the seasoned buttermilk over the drumsticks. Cover the bowl and transfer it to the refrigerator to marinate for at least 4 and up to 12 hours….